Marbled Minor vs Buff Ermine Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | Buff Ermine Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Spilosoma lutea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
Buff Ermine Moth
A creamy-buff moth with scattered dark spots and a distinctive dark streak along the forewing costa. It closely resembles the White Ermine but has warmer tones.
Did You Know?
Unlike many ermine moths, it has a conspicuous dark diagonal streak near the wing tip.