Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly vs Mother of Pearl Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly | Mother of Pearl Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pararge xiphioides | Patania ruralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Europe, temperate Asia, introduced to North America |
| 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.
Mother of Pearl Moth
A large crambid moth with translucent pearlescent wings bearing subtle brown markings. It is one of the larger and more attractive European grass moths.
Did You Know?
Its wings have an opalescent sheen that gives the moth its poetic common name.