Crimson Speckled Moth vs Mottled Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Speckled Moth | Mottled Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Utetheisa pulchella | Erannis defoliaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 33-42mm | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Crimson Speckled Moth
A small stunning moth with white forewings densely spotted with black and red marks. It is a strong migrant found across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It sequesters pyrrolizidine alkaloids from its host plants which males transfer to females as a nuptial gift during mating.
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.