Heart and Dart vs Malagasy Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heart and Dart | Malagasy Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis exclamationis | Grammodes stolida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 32-40 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heart and Dart
An extremely common brown moth named for the heart and dart-shaped markings on its forewing. It is often the most abundant species in light traps across Europe.
Did You Know?
A single light trap can capture over a thousand individuals in one night during peak emergence.
Malagasy Tiger Moth
A nocturnal moth with bold geometric patterns of orange, cream, and dark brown on its forewings. The hindwings are bright orange with dark borders.
Did You Know?
Its bold wing pattern serves as a startle display when it opens its forewings to reveal the bright orange hindwings to predators.