Swamp Metalmark vs Marbled Minor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swamp Metalmark | Marbled Minor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calephelis mutica | Oligia strigilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Upper Midwest United States, Great Lakes region | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened; extremely local | Least Concern |
Swamp Metalmark
A rare and localized metalmark butterfly of midwestern wetlands with warm rusty-brown wings marked with fine metallic lines. It has very specific habitat requirements.
Did You Know?
Some populations consist of fewer than 50 individuals, making it one of North America's most vulnerable butterflies.
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.