Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly vs Figure of Eight Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly | Figure of Eight Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pararge xiphioides | Diloba caeruleocephala |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
A brown butterfly with orange eyespot patches endemic to the western Canary Islands. It flies in shaded laurel forest clearings.
Did You Know?
Males defend sun patches on the forest floor, chasing away any intruding butterflies.
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.