Moorland Clouded Yellow vs Vampire Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorland Clouded Yellow | Vampire Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias palaeno | Calyptra thalictri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 48-54 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern (nationally endangered in several co | Least Concern |
Moorland Clouded Yellow
A lemon-yellow butterfly with dark wing borders found in northern bogs and mountain moors. It is a glacial relict species that has declined as peatlands have been drained.
Did You Know?
As a relic of the last ice age, it survives only in the coldest, most acidic habitats in western Europe.
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.