Square-spot Rustic vs Anaxibia Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Square-spot Rustic | Anaxibia Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia xanthographa | Morpho anaxibia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Brazil - southeastern Atlantic Forest) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.
Anaxibia Morpho
An Atlantic Forest endemic Morpho butterfly with blue upperwings bordered by broad black margins containing white spots. The underside is intricately patterned with brown, red, and silver markings. It is considered vulnerable due to extensive deforestation of its restricted habitat.
Did You Know?
This species is restricted entirely to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the most threatened biomes on Earth with less than 12% of original cover remaining.