Ornate Tiger Moth vs Mountain Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Tiger Moth | Mountain Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia flavia | Calopteryx exul |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Arctiidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | European Alps, Scandinavia | Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
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.
Mountain Demoiselle
A rare North African demoiselle restricted to mountain streams in Algeria and Tunisia. Males have dark blue-tinted wings and metallic blue-green bodies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest demoiselles in the world, confined to a handful of streams in the Atlas Mountains.