Green Oak Tortrix vs Cistus Forester
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Oak Tortrix | Cistus Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tortrix viridana | Adscita statices |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Oak Tortrix
A small bright green moth with pale hindwings that is the most important oak defoliator in Europe. Outbreak years can turn whole oak canopies brown by June.
Did You Know?
Defoliation by this moth has shaped oak woodland ecology for thousands of years.
Cistus Forester
A small, metallic green day-flying moth found on chalk grassland and damp meadows. Males have feathery antennae. Larvae feed on common sorrel and sheep's sorrel.
Did You Know?
The metallic green wings glow brilliantly in sunshine, making this one of the most jewel-like of all European moths.