Malabar Large White vs Feathered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Feathered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Colotois pennaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.
Feathered Thorn
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings and males bearing dramatically feathered antennae. It flies late in the year when few other moths are active.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormous feathered antennae to detect female pheromones on cold autumn nights.