Coppery Dysphania vs Ringlet

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Coppery Dysphania Ringlet
Scientific Name Dysphania cuprina Aphantopus hyperantus
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Geometridae Nymphalidae
Size 70-75 mm wingspan Wingspan 42-48mm
Habitat Forests Grasslands
Diet Predators Herbivores
Regions Southeast Asia Europe, Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Coppery Dysphania

A brightly colored day-flying moth widespread across Southeast Asia. The metallic coppery-gold and black pattern warns predators of its unpalatability. Flies with a slow, confident wingbeat.

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Did You Know?

Flies slowly and conspicuously during the day, confident that its bright warning colors will deter predators.

Ringlet

A dark chocolate-brown butterfly with small ringed eyespots on the underwings. Flies in shady grasslands.

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Did You Know?

One of the few butterflies that thrives in shade, often flying in cloudy weather when others are grounded.