Large Emerald vs Four-spotted Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Emerald | Four-spotted Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geometra papilionaria | Lithosia quadra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-65mm | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Emerald
A beautiful bright green moth with delicate white wavy lines across both wings. Its green color fades to whitish after death.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is bile-derived and extremely fugitive fading from emerald to pale white in museum specimens within years.
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.