Argent and Sable Moth vs Swallow Prominent
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Argent and Sable Moth | Swallow Prominent |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rheumaptera hastata | Pheosia tremula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | Wingspan 44-60mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Argent and Sable Moth
A strikingly patterned black and white day-flying moth. Found on moorland and in birch woodland. Has declined severely in southern parts of its range. Named from heraldic terms.
Did You Know?
Named using heraldic terms: 'argent' for silver/white and 'sable' for black, describing its bold pattern.
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.