Autumnal Moth vs Stripe-winged Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumnal Moth | Stripe-winged Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epirrita autumnata | Liturgusa algorei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Siberia | Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Autumnal Moth
A grayish-brown moth with faint wavy crosslines on the forewings. It flies in autumn in subarctic birch forests. Periodic outbreaks of its larvae can completely defoliate vast areas of mountain birch forest.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of this moth in Scandinavian birch forests occur roughly every 10 years and can kill entire mountain birch forests across thousands of hectares.
Stripe-winged Bark Mantis
A bark mantis named after Al Gore, found in the Amazonian forests of South America. It has distinctive striped wing patterns that mimic bark textures.
Did You Know?
It was named after former U.S. Vice President Al Gore for his environmental conservation work.