Hubbards Angel Insect vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hubbards Angel Insect | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zorotypus hubbardi | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Zoraptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zorotypidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hubbards Angel Insect
A member of one of the most obscure insect orders with only about 40 known species worldwide. Tiny, gregarious, and found in rotting logs under bark.
Did You Know?
Angel insects belong to one of the most mysterious insect orders — with fewer than 40 described species, they are often called the most overlooked insects on Earth.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.