White Underwing vs Dewy Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Underwing | Dewy Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala relicta | Erebia pandrose |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern United States and southern Canada | Europe, Scandinavia, Urals |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.
Dewy Ringlet
A widespread alpine ringlet with grayish-brown wings and small eyespots. It is found across many mountain ranges from Scandinavia to the Balkans.
Did You Know?
It is the most widespread alpine ringlet species in Europe.