Cypress Bark Moth vs Teratembiid Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cypress Bark Moth | Teratembiid Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laspeyresia cupressana | Teratembia geniculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Teratembiidae |
| Size | 12–18 mm wingspan | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cypress Bark Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore beneath the bark of cypress and juniper trees. It can cause significant damage to ornamental cypress plantings.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations cause extensive resin bleeding on cypress trunks, creating conspicuous white patches.
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.