Coxcomb Prominent Moth vs Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coxcomb Prominent Moth | Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilodon capucina | Abraxas grossulariata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coxcomb Prominent Moth
A variably colored prominent moth ranging from pale brown to deep chestnut. A raised crest of scales on the forewing trailing edge forms the distinctive coxcomb.
Did You Know?
Its color varies so much that dark and pale forms look like completely different species.
Magpie Moth
A conspicuous white moth with bold black spots and an orange-yellow band across the wings. It played a historic role in the discovery of sex-linked inheritance.
Did You Know?
Leonard Doncaster's experiments on this moth in 1906 provided early evidence for sex-linked genetics.