Splendid Ochre vs Nettle Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ochre | Nettle Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trapezites petalia | Eupithecia venosata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ochre
A moderately large skipper butterfly with bright orange uppersides and mottled brown undersides. Males perch conspicuously on low vegetation to defend territories.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest skipper butterflies in Australia.
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.