African Migrant Butterfly vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migrant Butterfly | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catopsilia florella | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Migrant Butterfly
A large white to greenish-yellow pierid butterfly that undertakes massive migrations across Africa. Males are white while females are often greenish.
Did You Know?
Migrating swarms can be so dense they have been reported to delay trains and cause traffic accidents.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.