Cream Wave vs Carpenterworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream Wave | Carpenterworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scopula floslactata | Prionoxystus robiniae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Cossidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 40–75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cream Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.