Cream Wave vs Iron Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cream Wave | Iron Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scopula floslactata | Notodonta dromedarius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Iron Prominent Moth
A richly colored moth with rusty-brown forewings marked with yellow and dark patches. Its caterpillar sports a dramatic dorsal hump like a dromedary camel.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name dromedarius refers to the camel-like hump on its caterpillar's back.