Oregon Silverspot Butterfly vs Dun-bar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly | Dun-bar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria zerene hippolyta | Cosmia trapezina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.