Malabar Large White vs Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malabar Large White | Loepa Yellow Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae mahometana | Loepa katinka |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western Ghats, India | India, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| 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.
Loepa Yellow Silk Moth
A vivid yellow silk moth with large lavender-centered eyespots on all four wings. It is one of the most striking saturniids of the Asian tropics.
Did You Know?
The bright yellow color of Loepa katinka may serve as aposematic warning coloration, signaling to predators that it is unpalatable.