Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly vs Chimney Sweeper Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly | Chimney Sweeper Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa vulcania | Odezia atrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Canary Islands, Madeira | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.
Chimney Sweeper Moth
A small, entirely sooty-black day-flying moth with white-tipped wing fringes. It flies over grasslands where pignut grows.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration is unique among European geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognizable.