Brown House Moth vs Alder Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown House Moth | Alder Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hofmannophila pseudospretella | Agelastica alni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oecophoridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm wingspan | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan; believed native to Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown House Moth
A dull bronze-brown moth with darker flecks that is a widespread household pest. Unlike clothes moths, it feeds on a vast range of organic materials.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle on a diet of owl pellets alone, making old bird nests ideal nurseries.
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.