Sallow Kitten vs Rosy Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Rosy Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Catocala electa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Rosy Underwing
A large moth with camouflaged grey-brown forewings hiding vivid rosy-pink and black hindwings. When disturbed, the flash of pink confuses predators as it drops from its perch.
Did You Know?
Like all underwing moths, it uses a startle display, flashing its bright hindwings then vanishing as it re-covers them.