Ear Moth vs European Grapevine Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Ear Moth European Grapevine Moth
Scientific Name Amphipoea oculea Lobesia botrana
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Noctuidae Tortricidae
Size 24-32 mm wingspan 12-13 mm wingspan
Habitat Wetlands Orchards
Diet Herbivores Fruit Feeders
Regions Europe Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, South America (invasive)
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Ear Moth

A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.

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Did You Know?

Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.

European Grapevine Moth

A small marbled moth with complex grey, brown, and olive patterns on the forewings. It is the most economically important pest of grapes in the Mediterranean region.

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Did You Know?

Infested grapes produce wine with measurably higher volatile acidity and off-flavors.