European Grape Berry Moth vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grape Berry Moth | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecilia ambiguella | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Grape Berry Moth
A small cream-colored moth with a dark diagonal band across the forewings. It is one of the two most damaging moth pests of grapevines in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larval damage to grape berries often leads to secondary infection by the grey mould Botrytis.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.