Sallow vs False Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | False Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Coenonympha oedippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.