Banded Treebrown vs Transparent Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Treebrown | Transparent Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lethe confusa | Zygaena purpuralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Banded Treebrown
A shade-loving brown butterfly with a distinctive pale band across the forewing and a series of small eyespots on the underside. It has a slow, bobbing flight in deep forest shade.
Did You Know?
It is so strongly shade-adapted that it will rarely fly into a sunlit clearing even when pursued.
Transparent Burnet
A day-flying moth with semi-transparent red-streaked forewings. It is found in calcareous grasslands where wild thyme grows.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on wild thyme, making it entirely dependent on this one plant.