Sallow Kitten vs Common Sootywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Common Sootywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Pholisora catullus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.
Common Sootywing
A very small sooty-black skipper with scattered tiny white spots on the forewings. It is a common but easily overlooked butterfly of disturbed habitats and gardens.
Did You Know?
It thrives in weedy urban areas that most butterflies avoid, making it a true butterfly of the city.