Setaceous Hebrew Character vs Norse Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Setaceous Hebrew Character | Norse Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia c-nigrum | Oeneis norna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 44-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.
Norse Grayling
A medium-sized grayish-brown butterfly with subtle orange patches and small eyespots. The wings have a semi-translucent quality that helps with camouflage on lichen-covered ground. It has an erratic, low flight.
Did You Know?
This butterfly emerges in alternate years only, with populations synchronized so that all adults in an area appear in the same year.