Waved Umber vs Ross's Alpine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Umber | Ross's Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Menophra abruptaria | Erebia rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 32-38mm | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory |
| 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.
Ross's Alpine
A dark brown butterfly with small reddish-orange eye spots on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with dark tundra soils and rocks. It has a slow, bobbing flight pattern close to the ground.
Did You Know?
Named after the Arctic explorer Sir James Clark Ross, this butterfly takes two full years to develop from egg to adult.