Clara's Satin Moth vs Karner Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | Karner Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Plebejus samuelis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Great Lakes and northeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
Karner Blue
A tiny bright blue butterfly with orange crescents on the hindwing underside that depends entirely on wild lupine. It is a federally endangered species in the United States.
Did You Know?
It was first described by novelist Vladimir Nabokov, who was also a serious lepidopterist at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology.