Casemaking Clothes Moth vs Verdant Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Casemaking Clothes Moth | Verdant Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pellionella | Euchloron megaera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm wingspan | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Casemaking Clothes Moth
A small silvery-brown moth whose larva constructs a portable silken case that it drags along as it feeds. It is a significant pest of furs, woolens, and museum specimens.
Did You Know?
The larva never leaves its portable case, enlarging it as it grows by adding fibers from whatever material it is eating.
Verdant Sphinx Moth
A large green and brown hawk moth that pollinates tropical flowers at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.