Peacock Butterfly vs Heart and Dart
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Butterfly | Heart and Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglais io | Agrotis exclamationis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.
Heart and Dart
An extremely common brown moth named for the heart and dart-shaped markings on its forewing. It is often the most abundant species in light traps across Europe.
Did You Know?
A single light trap can capture over a thousand individuals in one night during peak emergence.