Socotran Emperor Butterfly vs Silver Y
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotran Emperor Butterfly | Silver Y |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charaxes balfouri | Autographa gamma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Socotran Emperor Butterfly
An endemic butterfly found only on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. Part of the islands extraordinary 42% insect endemism rate.
Did You Know?
Socotra island has been called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean — over 42% of its insect species are found nowhere else on Earth.
Silver Y
A migratory moth marked with a bright silvery Y or gamma symbol on each forewing. Billions migrate northward across Europe each spring in one of nature's great insect movements.
Did You Know?
Radar studies revealed that up to 250 million Silver Y moths cross into Britain in a single summer.