Zegris eupheme vs Isabella Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zegris eupheme | Isabella Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zegris eupheme | Pyrrharctia isabella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | Wingspan 45-67mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.