Lackey Moth vs Spine-Tailed Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lackey Moth | Spine-Tailed Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malacosoma neustria | Doru aculeatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.
Spine-Tailed Earwig
A slender earwig found in cornfields and grassy habitats across eastern North America. It shelters in the leaf whorls of corn and other tall grasses.
Did You Know?
Farmers consider this earwig beneficial because it preys heavily on corn earworm eggs and aphids in crop fields.