Cork Moth vs Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cork Moth | Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemapogon cloacella | Ancylecha fenestrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Malaysian Katydid
A large bright green katydid with a distinctive transparent window in each forewing. It is commonly found in tropical gardens and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
The transparent oval windows in its forewings are thought to aid camouflage by breaking up its outline.