Nettle Pug vs Scarce Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle Pug | Scarce Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia venosata | Iphiclides podalirius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | Wingspan 64-84mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.
Scarce Swallowtail
A pale yellow swallowtail butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and long tailed hindwings tipped with blue. It soars elegantly on updrafts.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large numbers at hilltops in a behavior called hilltopping to increase their chances of finding mates.