Coral Hairstreak vs Casemaking Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Hairstreak | Casemaking Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium titus | Tinea pellionella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.
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.