Nettle Pug vs Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Luzon Peacock Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Papilio chikae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Luzon, Philippines (highly restricted range) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Luzon Peacock Swallowtail
An extremely rare Philippine endemic with dark wings bearing brilliant green bands and large red-centered hindwing eyespots. It was only discovered in 1965.
Did You Know?
It was named after the Filipina lepidopterist Chika Okano, who contributed to Philippine butterfly taxonomy.