Cork Moth vs Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cork Moth | Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemapogon cloacella | Boloria selene |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | Wingspan 32-44mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Europe, Asia, North 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.
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
A small orange fritillary with silver and rufous pearl spots on the hindwing underside.
Did You Know?
Has declined significantly across Europe due to the loss of coppiced woodland and damp meadow habitats.