Scotch Argus vs Dark-stigma Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scotch Argus | Dark-stigma Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia aethiops | Phaeostigma notata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm body |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scotch Argus
A dark brown butterfly with russet-orange bands containing eyespots, found in northern grasslands and light woodland. It flies in a bouncing manner close to the ground.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is confined to Scotland and a single colony in the Lake District surviving since the last ice age.
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.