Question Mark Butterfly vs Oak Eggar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Question Mark Butterfly | Oak Eggar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia interrogationis | Lasiocampa quercus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 45-76 mm wingspan | 50-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.
Oak Eggar
A robust moth with rich brown wings and a distinctive white spot on each forewing. Males are active fast fliers during the day, while females fly at night.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a female's pheromones from several kilometres away.