Iron Prominent Moth vs White Plume Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iron Prominent Moth | White Plume Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notodonta dromedarius | Pterophorus pentadactyla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Pterophoridae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iron Prominent Moth
A richly colored moth with rusty-brown forewings marked with yellow and dark patches. Its caterpillar sports a dramatic dorsal hump like a dromedary camel.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name dromedarius refers to the camel-like hump on its caterpillar's back.
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.