Mottled Umber Moth vs Australian Painted Lady
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Umber Moth | Australian Painted Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erannis defoliaria | Vanessa kershawi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.