Blood-vein Moth vs Swamp Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-vein Moth | Swamp Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timandra comae | Calephelis mutica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Upper Midwest United States, Great Lakes region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened; extremely local |
Blood-vein Moth
A delicate pinkish-cream moth with a distinctive reddish-pink diagonal line crossing each wing. It rests with wings spread flat, showing its unique vein markings.
Did You Know?
The reddish line running across all four wings creates a single continuous stripe when the moth rests flat.
Swamp Metalmark
A rare and localized metalmark butterfly of midwestern wetlands with warm rusty-brown wings marked with fine metallic lines. It has very specific habitat requirements.
Did You Know?
Some populations consist of fewer than 50 individuals, making it one of North America's most vulnerable butterflies.