Chimney Sweeper Moth vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chimney Sweeper Moth | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odezia atrata | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.