Clouded Buff Moth vs Five-spotted Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Buff Moth | Five-spotted Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diacrisia sannio | Zygaena trifolii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | Wingspan 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.