Goatweed Leafwing vs Eighty-eight Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goatweed Leafwing | Eighty-eight Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaea andria | Diaethria clymena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and Eastern United States, northern Mexico | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goatweed Leafwing
A bright orange butterfly whose angular wing shape and mottled brown underside create a perfect dead-leaf disguise when at rest. It almost never visits flowers.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an adult, hiding among dead leaves where its camouflage makes it virtually invisible.
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.