Ringlet vs White Plume Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ringlet | White Plume Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphantopus hyperantus | Pterophorus pentadactyla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pterophoridae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-48mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.