Lackey Moth vs Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lackey Moth | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malacosoma neustria | Papilio glaucus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 79-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.