Jersey Tiger vs Freyer's Purple Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jersey Tiger | Freyer's Purple Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euplagia quadripunctaria | Apatura metis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-52mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeastern Europe, Central Asia, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (globally); rare and declining in Eu |
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.
Freyer's Purple Emperor
A large, powerful butterfly closely related to the purple emperor but restricted to river valleys. Males display a brilliant purple-blue iridescence on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
Males patrol narrow sections of riverbank at high speed, chasing away all other large insects.