Cork Moth vs Large Case Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cork Moth | Large Case Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemapogon cloacella | Metura elongatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Psychidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | Case up to 15 cm long; male moth 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Australia |
| 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.
Large Case Moth
A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.
Did You Know?
The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.