Fall Webworm vs Scarce Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Webworm | Scarce Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphantria cunea | Lycaena virgaureae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 25-42 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Fall Webworm
A native North American moth whose caterpillars build communal silk webs on tree branches. It has become invasive in Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Unlike tent caterpillars, fall webworm nests enclose the foliage the larvae are feeding on.
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.