Greenland Noctuid Moth vs Green-veined Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Noctuid Moth | Green-veined Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympistis zetterstedtii | Charaxes candiope |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 24-30 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Noctuid Moth
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled gray and brown forewings. It is one of the few noctuid moths that has adapted to life in the High Arctic. Adults fly during the continuous daylight of the polar summer.
Did You Know?
Unlike most noctuids, which are nocturnal, this moth flies during the Arctic day because there is no true night during the polar summer.
Green-veined Charaxes
A large charaxes with orange upperwings and distinctive green-veined underwings. It is common along forested rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
The green veins on the underside provide excellent camouflage when the butterfly rests with wings folded among leaves.