Speckled Yellow vs Camberwell Beauty
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Yellow | Camberwell Beauty |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudopanthera macularia | Nymphalis antiopa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 26-30 mm wingspan | 62-86 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Yellow
A bright yellow day-flying moth with brown speckles across the wings. It flutters through woodland clearings and along shady lanes.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed on wood sage and dead-nettles, pupating in leaf litter over winter.
Camberwell Beauty
A large, velvety maroon butterfly with a broad creamy-yellow wing border and a row of blue spots. It is a rare migrant to Britain but common across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Adults hibernate through the winter and can live for over 11 months, making them one of the longest-lived butterflies.