Bath White vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bath White | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pontia daplidice | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bath White
A white butterfly with bold green marbling on the underside of its hindwings. It is a rare migrant to northern Europe, appearing unpredictably in warm years.
Did You Know?
It was named after a specimen embroidered on a piece of needlework made by a young woman in Bath, England.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.