Cork Moth vs Common Blue Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cork Moth | Common Blue Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemapogon cloacella | Morpho peleides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Common Blue Morpho
Vivid iridescent blue upper wings with brown, spotted undersides. Commonly featured in butterfly houses worldwide.
Did You Know?
When flying, the alternating blue and brown of its wings create a flashing effect that confuses predators.