Macrosoma lucivittata vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macrosoma lucivittata | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosoma lucivittata | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hedylidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 32-42 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.