Riband Wave Moth vs Darling Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Riband Wave Moth | Darling Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea aversata | Catocala cara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 26-33 mm wingspan | 75-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America from Canada to the southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.
Darling Underwing
A large underwing moth with cryptic gray-brown forewings and striking pinkish-red hindwings banded with black. It is commonly attracted to sugaring baits.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name cara means 'darling' or 'beloved,' referencing the beautiful pink hindwings hidden under its bark-like forewings.