Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner vs Mauritius Lowland Forest Day Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner | Mauritius Lowland Forest Day Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cameraria ohridella | Agarista agricola |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm wingspan | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Originally Balkans, now across Europe | Mauritius, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Horse Chestnut Leaf-miner
A tiny moth that has devastated horse chestnut trees across Europe since its discovery in 1985. Larvae mine inside leaves causing brown blotches. Spread with extraordinary speed across the continent.
Did You Know?
Spread across the entire European continent in just 20 years, one of the fastest insect invasions ever recorded.
Mauritius Lowland Forest Day Moth
A day-flying moth with black wings marked by white and orange patches. Found on Mauritius and neighboring Indian Ocean islands.
Did You Know?
Unlike most moths, it is exclusively active during daylight and rests at night.