Argent and Sable Moth vs Anna's Eighty-Eight
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Argent and Sable Moth | Anna's Eighty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rheumaptera hastata | Diaethria anna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Argent and Sable Moth
A strikingly patterned black and white day-flying moth. Found on moorland and in birch woodland. Has declined severely in southern parts of its range. Named from heraldic terms.
Did You Know?
Named using heraldic terms: 'argent' for silver/white and 'sable' for black, describing its bold pattern.
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'