Dingy Footman Moth vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Footman Moth | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eilema griseola | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 31-37 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dingy Footman Moth
A small pale straw-yellow moth with slightly darker forewing edges. It rests flat-winged unlike many other footman moths.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'dingy', fresh specimens are actually a rather attractive pale gold color.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.