Bird Poop Frog / Bird Dropping Moth (Simulation)
Scientific Name: Acherontia lachesis / various (mimicry example)
Order & Family: Lepidoptera (Order), Various families (e.g., Drepanidae, Tortricidae)
Size: 10mm to 30mm wingspan depending on the specific species.
Natural Habitat
Woodlands, gardens, and forested areas where host plants are present.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae feed on leaves of specific host plants (e.g., fruit trees); adults often feed on nectar.
Behavior Patterns
Employs aggressive camouflage (crypsis) by resembling bird droppings to avoid predation by birds during daylight hours.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans; provides ecological benefit as a pollinator and food source for other animals.
Identified on: 2/4/2026