Lime-speck Pug vs Sertania Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Sertania Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Sertania circumdata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | South America |
| 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.
Sertania Metalmark
Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.