Firethorn Leaf Miner vs Iron Prominent Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firethorn Leaf Miner | Iron Prominent Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllonorycter leucographella | Notodonta dromedarius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, spreading north | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Firethorn Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose larvae create blister mines on pyracantha leaves. Originally from southern Europe, it has spread rapidly northward. Mines cause silvery blotches on leaves.
Did You Know?
First recorded in Britain in 1989 and spread across the country within a decade on planted pyracantha hedges.
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.