Speckled Wood vs Cream-spot Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Wood | Cream-spot Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pararge aegeria | Arctia villica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 40-45 mm wingspan | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Wood
Brown butterfly with cream or orange spots and small eyespots on hindwings. Males defend sunlit patches on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It is the only European butterfly that overwinters as either a caterpillar or a pupa.
Cream-spot Tiger Moth
A striking black moth with cream-white spots and orange hindwings with dark patches.
Did You Know?
It clicks its tymbal organs to jam bat echolocation.