Dun-bar vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.