Grass Webworm Moth vs Angle Shades

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Grass Webworm Moth	Angle Shades
Scientific Name	Herpetogramma licarsisalis	Phlogophora meticulosa
Order	Lepidoptera	Lepidoptera
Family	Crambidae	Noctuidae
Size	20-26 mm wingspan	45-52 mm wingspan
Habitat	Grasslands	Farmland
Diet	Omnivores	Herbivores
Regions	Southeast Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America	Europe, western Asia, North Africa
Conservation	Least Concern	Least Concern

Grass Webworm Moth

A small brownish moth with faint wavy lines across the forewings. Its larvae spin silk webs over grass and can cause serious damage to tropical lawns and pastures.

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Did You Know?

Larvae create silken tunnels at the base of grass stems where they hide during the day.

Angle Shades

A moth with uniquely crumpled wings in olive, pink, and brown that perfectly resemble a dead leaf. It can be found in every month of the year in mild climates.

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Did You Know?

Its wings naturally fold into angular creases at rest, enhancing its dead-leaf camouflage.