Five-spotted Burnet vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-spotted Burnet | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena trifolii | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-38mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.
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.