Cork Moth vs Webbing Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cork Moth | Webbing Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemapogon cloacella | Tineola bisselliella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm body; 12-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America | Worldwide |
| 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.
Webbing Clothes Moth
A small golden-buff moth whose larvae are the primary insect pest of woolen clothing and textiles. Adults are weak fliers that avoid light, preferring dark closets and drawers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most moths, adults actively avoid light and will run rather than fly when disturbed.