Buff Ermine Moth vs Palos Verdes Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff Ermine Moth | Palos Verdes Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spilosoma lutea | Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Buff Ermine Moth
A creamy-buff moth with scattered dark spots and a distinctive dark streak along the forewing costa. It closely resembles the White Ermine but has warmer tones.
Did You Know?
Unlike many ermine moths, it has a conspicuous dark diagonal streak near the wing tip.
Palos Verdes Blue
A tiny blue butterfly endemic to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. It was thought extinct in 1983 before being rediscovered in 1994.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the world, with captive breeding programs helping sustain the population.