Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly vs Green Oak Tortrix
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly | Green Oak Tortrix |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa vulcania | Tortrix viridana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands, Madeira | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Green Oak Tortrix
A small bright green moth with pale hindwings that is the most important oak defoliator in Europe. Outbreak years can turn whole oak canopies brown by June.
Did You Know?
Defoliation by this moth has shaped oak woodland ecology for thousands of years.