Island Marble Butterfly vs Figure of Eight Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Island Marble Butterfly | Figure of Eight Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloe ausonides insulanus | Diloba caeruleocephala |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Island Marble Butterfly
A small white butterfly with green marbled undersides found only on San Juan Island, Washington. It was presumed extinct for 90 years before rediscovery in 1998.
Did You Know?
When rediscovered, it was initially mistaken for the common Sara orangetip butterfly.
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.