Brown House Moth vs Glanville Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown House Moth | Glanville Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hofmannophila pseudospretella | Melitaea cinxia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oecophoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm wingspan | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan; believed native to Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (rare in Britain) |
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.
Glanville Fritillary
An orange and black chequered butterfly confined in Britain to the Isle of Wight's coastal cliffs. It was named after Lady Eleanor Glanville, an eccentric 17th-century collector.
Did You Know?
Lady Glanville's relatives tried to have her will annulled, claiming only a lunatic would collect butterflies.