Five-spotted Burnet vs Venezuelan Poodle Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-spotted Burnet | Venezuelan Poodle Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena trifolii | Artace cribraria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-38mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
A fuzzy white moth densely covered in hair-like scales giving it a woolly appearance. Its large black eyes and fluffy body gained it internet fame.
Did You Know?
It became a viral internet sensation in 2012 when a photograph taken in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region went viral.