Burnet Companion vs Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Burnet Companion | Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia glyphica | Pheosia gnoma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-30mm | 44-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.
Lesser Swallow Prominent Moth
A white moth very similar to the Swallow Prominent but with a thinner dark wedge mark and a clear white hindwing. It is associated with birch rather than poplar.
Did You Know?
It can be reliably separated from its close relative only by examining the width of the forewing wedge mark.