Sallow Kitten vs Bitter Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Bitter Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Theclinesthes miskini |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.
Bitter Blue
Small blue and brown butterfly with spotted gray undersides. Commonly found around its host plant in Australian coastal areas.
Did You Know?
It is tended by several species of ants that protect the caterpillars in exchange for honeydew.