Waved Umber vs Blood-red Cymothoe
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Umber | Blood-red Cymothoe |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Menophra abruptaria | Cymothoe sangaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 32-38mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waved Umber
A brown geometrid moth with distinctive wavy cross-lines. A common urban moth often found on walls and fences.
Did You Know?
One of the most common garden moths in urban areas, frequently resting on walls and fences during the day.
Blood-red Cymothoe
A strikingly sexually dimorphic butterfly where males are vivid blood-red and females are brown with white bands. It is one of the most recognizable butterflies in Central African forests. Flight is relatively slow and gliding.
Did You Know?
The blood-red coloration of males is so vivid that early European explorers initially mistook them for a different species from the brown females.