European Grape Berry Moth vs Vampire Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Grape Berry Moth | Vampire Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupoecilia ambiguella | Calyptra thalictri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Blood Feeders |
| 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.
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.