Firebrat vs Iron Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firebrat | Iron Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thermobia domestica | Notodonta dromedarius |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Firebrat
A heat-loving relative of the silverfish that thrives at temperatures of 37-39C. Found near furnaces, boilers, and bakeries. One of the most thermophilic household insects.
Did You Know?
Firebrats seek out the hottest spots in buildings — they have been found living happily inside commercial bread ovens and next to industrial furnaces at nearly 40C.
Iron Prominent Moth
A richly colored moth with rusty-brown forewings marked with yellow and dark patches. Its caterpillar sports a dramatic dorsal hump like a dromedary camel.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name dromedarius refers to the camel-like hump on its caterpillar's back.