Claudina Metalmark vs Small Emerald Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claudina Metalmark | Small Emerald Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesosemia claudia | Hemistola chrysoprasaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 28-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Claudina Metalmark
A small, dark-winged metalmark butterfly with fine silvery-blue spots along the wing margins. It rests with wings spread flat in shady forest understory.
Did You Know?
Metalmark butterflies get their name from the tiny metallic-looking spots on their wings that glint in stray beams of light.
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.