Nymphidium mantus vs Square-spot Rustic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nymphidium mantus | Square-spot Rustic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphidium mantus | Xestia xanthographa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nymphidium mantus
White butterfly with dark wing edges resembling a tiny pierid. Caterpillars are tended by ants in a mutualistic relationship.
Did You Know?
Larvae produce ant-attracting secretions and are guarded by aggressive ant colonies.
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.