Small Fan-footed Wave vs Scotch Argus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Fan-footed Wave | Scotch Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea biselata | Erebia aethiops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.
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.