Lime-speck Pug vs Oberthur's Loepa Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Oberthur's Loepa Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Loepa oberthuri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 80-105 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern China, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Oberthur's Loepa Moth
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with distinctive violet-centered eyespots surrounded by rings of yellow and brown. It is found in the montane forests of southern China and Vietnam.
Did You Know?
Named after the famous French entomologist Charles Oberthur, who described many Asian Lepidoptera in the late 19th century.