Buff-tip vs Japanese Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff-tip | Japanese Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalera bucephala | Nymphalis vaualbum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-68 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buff-tip
A moth that mimics a broken birch twig with remarkable precision when at rest. Its silvery-grey wings end in a buff-coloured patch resembling exposed wood.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars feed communally in large groups and can completely defoliate small trees.
Japanese Comma Butterfly
Known as 'erutateha' in Japanese, a large nymphalid butterfly with deeply scalloped wing edges. The undersides provide excellent bark camouflage. Adults overwinter and can be seen flying on warm winter days.
Did You Know?
This butterfly hibernates through winter as an adult and can sometimes be seen flying on unusually warm days in January and February in Japan.