Barred Red Moth vs Arctic Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barred Red Moth | Arctic Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaea fasciaria | Oeneis bore |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Alaska, northern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Barred Red Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a broad darker band across the forewings. It is closely associated with coniferous forests throughout its range.
Did You Know?
A green form of this species exists and was once considered a separate species.
Arctic Grayling
A pale grayish-brown butterfly with a translucent, papery wing quality and subtle darker striations. Its cryptic appearance makes it nearly invisible on lichen-covered rocks. Adults are extremely wary and difficult to approach.
Did You Know?
When this butterfly lands on lichen-covered rocks, it tilts sideways to align its wing veins with the rock cracks, achieving near-perfect camouflage.