Bright-line Brown-eye Moth vs Long-tailed Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bright-line Brown-eye Moth | Long-tailed Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacanobia oleracea | Urbanus proteus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 35-44 mm wingspan | 43-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern United States through Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bright-line Brown-eye Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a prominent white-edged kidney mark and bright white subterminal line. It is a common garden moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the tomato moth due to its caterpillar's fondness for greenhouse tomatoes.
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.