Ringlet vs Isabella Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ringlet | Isabella Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphantopus hyperantus | Pyrrharctia isabella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-48mm | Wingspan 45-67mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ringlet
A dark chocolate-brown butterfly with small ringed eyespots on the underwings. Flies in shady grasslands.
Did You Know?
One of the few butterflies that thrives in shade, often flying in cloudy weather when others are grounded.
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.