Herald Moth vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Herald Moth | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scoliopteryx libatrix | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Herald Moth
A distinctive moth with scalloped wing edges and orange patches that hibernates in caves, cellars, and outbuildings. One of the first moths to be seen each spring. Adults resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Often hibernates in caves alongside bats, and can survive freezing temperatures during winter.
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.