Clouded Buff Moth vs Puss Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Buff Moth | Puss Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diacrisia sannio | Cerura vinula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 58-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.
Puss Moth
A furry white moth whose caterpillar has whip-like tail filaments and sprays formic acid.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can shoot a jet of formic acid from a gland behind its head.