Canary-shouldered Thorn vs African Commodore Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary-shouldered Thorn | African Commodore Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos alniaria | Precis pelarga |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.
African Commodore Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with warm orange-brown wings and subtle eyespots near the wing margins. It is common in open bushveld and grasslands.
Did You Know?
Dry-season and wet-season forms look so different they were originally described as separate species.