Clara's Satin Moth vs False Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | False Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Coenonympha oedippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.