Chocolate-tip Moth vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chocolate-tip Moth | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clostera curtula | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.