Noble Chafer vs Greenland Noctuid Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Noble Chafer | Greenland Noctuid Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnorimus nobilis | Sympistis zetterstedtii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Noble Chafer
A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.
Greenland Noctuid Moth
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled gray and brown forewings. It is one of the few noctuid moths that has adapted to life in the High Arctic. Adults fly during the continuous daylight of the polar summer.
Did You Know?
Unlike most noctuids, which are nocturnal, this moth flies during the Arctic day because there is no true night during the polar summer.