Mother Shipton vs Cream Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother Shipton | Cream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia mi | Scopula floslactata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.