Buff Arches vs Sweetheart Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff Arches | Sweetheart Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habrosyne pyritoides | Catocala amatrix |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 38-43 mm wingspan | 75-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buff Arches
A moth with intricate grey, white, and buff patterns creating a complex marbled effect on its forewings. It is closely related to the peach blossom and shares its bramble association.
Did You Know?
Its wing pattern is so complex that no simple description captures it, leading some to call it 'baroque'.
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.