White Admiral vs Canary-shouldered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Admiral | Canary-shouldered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis camilla | Ennomos alniaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 52-64 mm wingspan | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.