European Grape Berry Moth vs False Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grape Berry Moth | False Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecilia ambiguella | Coenonympha oedippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Scattered localities in Europe, east to Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened (critically endangered in EU) |
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.
False Ringlet
A small, drab brown butterfly with a row of striking silver-centred eyespots on the hindwing underside. It is one of the most endangered butterflies in western Europe.
Did You Know?
It has vanished from over 90% of its former European range in the last century due to wetland drainage.