Ornate Tiger Moth vs Greenland Noctuid Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Tiger Moth | Greenland Noctuid Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia flavia | Sympistis zetterstedtii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | European Alps, Scandinavia | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Ornate Tiger Moth
A rare alpine tiger moth with cream forewings bearing irregular brown markings and orange-yellow hindwings with dark spots. It inhabits high-altitude meadows and rocky slopes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest tiger moths in Europe and is legally protected in several countries.
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.