Jersey Tiger vs Canary-shouldered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jersey Tiger | Canary-shouldered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euplagia quadripunctaria | Ennomos alniaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-52mm | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jersey Tiger
A day-flying moth with striking black and white striped forewings and bright orange hindwings. It gathers in massive aggregations in summer.
Did You Know?
Thousands gather annually in the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes creating one of Europes most spectacular insect events.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.