Scalloped Hook-tip vs Southern Dogface
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Hook-tip | Southern Dogface |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falcaria lacertinaria | Zerene cesonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 46-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Southern Dogface
Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.