Chocolate-tip Moth vs Riband Wave Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chocolate-tip Moth | Riband Wave Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clostera curtula | Idaea aversata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.