Snout Moth vs Common Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snout Moth | Common Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vitessa suradeva | Polyommatus icarus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Europe, North Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.
Common Blue Butterfly
A small butterfly where males are vivid violet-blue and females are brown with orange spots. It is the most widespread blue butterfly in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars secrete a sweet honeydew that attracts ants, which in turn protect them from predators.