Banana Moth vs Mountain Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banana Moth | Mountain Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Opogona sacchari | Erebia epiphron |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, South America | Mountain ranges of Europe (Alps, Pyrenees, Scotland, Lake District) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (vulnerable to climate change) |
Banana Moth
A small tropical moth whose larvae bore into banana stems and stored tubers.
Did You Know?
It has spread globally through the international fruit trade.
Mountain Ringlet
A small dark brown butterfly with orange-ringed eyespots found only at high altitudes. In Britain it is the only truly alpine butterfly, flying above 500 metres.
Did You Know?
It only flies in sunshine and immediately drops into the grass the moment a cloud covers the sun.