Bella Moth vs Five-spotted Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bella Moth | Five-spotted Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Utetheisa ornatrix | Zygaena trifolii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 33-46 mm wingspan | Wingspan 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Central and South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bella Moth
A brightly colored moth with pink-orange forewings covered in white and black spots. It sequesters toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids from its host plants for chemical defense.
Did You Know?
Males transfer protective alkaloids to females during mating, which she then deposits onto her eggs to protect them.
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.