Nettle Pug vs Paris Peacock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Paris Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Papilio paris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Paris Peacock
A magnificent large swallowtail with velvety black wings bearing a large iridescent blue-green patch on each hindwing that changes color with viewing angle. It frequents forest canopies.
Did You Know?
The shimmering blue-green patch on the hindwing is produced by nanoscale concavities in the wing scales that act like tiny mirrors.