Lesser Yellow Underwing vs Cretan Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Yellow Underwing | Cretan Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Noctua comes | Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 40-46 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Crete, Rhodes, Mediterranean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Yellow Underwing
Similar to the Large Yellow Underwing but smaller with more orange-yellow hindwings. Very common in gardens and attracted to light. Larvae feed on many herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Together with its larger relative, forms one of the most abundant moth species partnerships in garden moth traps.
Cretan Tiger Moth
A colorful tiger moth found on Mediterranean islands including Crete and Rhodes. It has black-and-white striped forewings and red-orange hindwings.
Did You Know?
Thousands gather in the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes each summer to aestivate.