Lesser Yellow Underwing vs Red-belted Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Yellow Underwing | Red-belted Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Noctua comes | Synanthedon myopaeformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 18–24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lesser Yellow Underwing
Similar to the Large Yellow Underwing but smaller with more orange-yellow hindwings. Very common in gardens and attracted to light. Larvae feed on many herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Together with its larger relative, forms one of the most abundant moth species partnerships in garden moth traps.
Red-belted Clearwing
A clearwing moth with a distinctive red band around its abdomen. Larvae bore beneath the bark of apple and other fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Adults are active in bright sunshine and visit flowers freely, looking nothing like a typical moth.