Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Montane Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Montane Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Tipula montana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tipulidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
Montane Crane Fly
A common crane fly in mountain forests and adjacent meadows. Larvae develop in damp forest soils rich in decaying leaves.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.