Woodland Brown vs Cypress Bark Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Brown | Cypress Bark Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopinga achine | Laspeyresia cupressana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 48-56 mm wingspan | 12–18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia | Mediterranean Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.
Cypress Bark Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore beneath the bark of cypress and juniper trees. It can cause significant damage to ornamental cypress plantings.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations cause extensive resin bleeding on cypress trunks, creating conspicuous white patches.