Buff-tip vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff-tip | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalera bucephala | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 55-68 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buff-tip
A moth that mimics a broken birch twig with remarkable precision when at rest. Its silvery-grey wings end in a buff-coloured patch resembling exposed wood.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars feed communally in large groups and can completely defoliate small trees.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.