Bright-eyed Ringlet vs Black-waved Flannel Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bright-eyed Ringlet | Black-waved Flannel Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia oeme | Megalopyge crispata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Megalopygidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bright-eyed Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet with prominent white-pupiled eyespots. It frequents damp, grassy slopes in subalpine and alpine zones.
Did You Know?
Its bright eyespots likely serve to startle predatory birds.
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.