Bogong Moth vs Cream Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bogong Moth | Cream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis infusa | Scopula floslactata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.