Common Quaker vs Cork Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Cork Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Nemapogon cloacella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Cork Moth
A small mottled brown and cream moth that naturally breeds in bracket fungi on trees. It occasionally becomes a pest in wine cellars by boring into corks.
Did You Know?
Wine collectors dread this moth because its larvae can bore through corks and ruin entire cellars of fine wine.