Lime-speck Pug vs Nettle-tree Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Nettle-tree Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Libythea celtis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.