Mottled Umber Moth vs Japanese Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Umber Moth | Japanese Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erannis defoliaria | Lycaena phlaeas daimio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Japanese Copper
The Japanese subspecies of the small copper butterfly, known as 'beni-shijimi.' A small but brilliantly colored butterfly with fiery orange-copper wings. One of the most common butterflies in Japan.
Did You Know?
Male small coppers are aggressively territorial and will challenge insects much larger than themselves, including large butterflies and dragonflies.