Rosy Underwing vs Vampire Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rosy Underwing | Vampire Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala electa | Calyptra thalictri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 65-80 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.