Scalloped Hook-tip vs Meadow Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Hook-tip | Meadow Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falcaria lacertinaria | Maniola jurtina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-55mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.
Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.