Light Emerald vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Emerald | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campaea margaritaria | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm wingspan | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Emerald
A delicate pale green moth with fine white cross-lines that fades to white as it ages. It is one of the most commonly encountered emerald moths at light traps.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is chemically unstable and bleaches completely in museum specimens within months.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.