Mother Shipton vs Banded Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother Shipton | Banded Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia mi | Satyrium calanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother Shipton
A day-flying moth whose forewing markings resemble the profile of a witch's face. It is named after the famous English prophetess Mother Shipton.
Did You Know?
The wing pattern clearly shows a hooked nose, chin, and eye in profile, resembling a caricature of a crone.
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.