August Thorn vs Sweetheart Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | August Thorn | Sweetheart Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ennomos quercinaria | Catocala amatrix |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 75-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
August Thorn
A thorn moth flying in late summer with warm yellow-brown wings. Rests with wings spread flat. Larvae feed on oak and other deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
The angular wing shape and brown coloring give it a remarkable resemblance to a dry autumn leaf.
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.