Indian Tussock Moth vs Heart and Dart
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tussock Moth | Heart and Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euproctis lunata | Agrotis exclamationis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Tussock Moth
A yellow-brown moth with a distinctive dark crescent marking on the forewings. Its brightly colored, hairy caterpillars are covered in urticating hairs that cause severe skin rashes on contact.
Did You Know?
The urticating hairs of the caterpillar can cause painful welts and dermatitis lasting several days in people who handle them.
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.