Feathered Thorn vs Setaceous Hebrew Character
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feathered Thorn | Setaceous Hebrew Character |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colotois pennaria | Xestia c-nigrum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 38-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feathered Thorn
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings and males bearing dramatically feathered antennae. It flies late in the year when few other moths are active.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormous feathered antennae to detect female pheromones on cold autumn nights.
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.