Barred Red Moth vs Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barred Red Moth | Lange's Metalmark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaea fasciaria | Apodemia mormo langei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
A small metalmark butterfly found only at Antioch Dunes in California. Its larvae feed exclusively on naked-stemmed buckwheat.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1976.