Large Emerald vs Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Emerald | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geometra papilionaria | Speyeria zerene hippolyta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-65mm | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.