Grass Webworm Moth vs Five-spotted Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grass Webworm Moth | Five-spotted Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Herpetogramma licarsisalis | Zygaena trifolii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | Wingspan 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America | Europe |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Larvae create silken tunnels at the base of grass stems where they hide during the day.
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.