Large Pale Clothes Moth vs Clifden Nonpareil Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Pale Clothes Moth | Clifden Nonpareil Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pallescentella | Catocala fraxini |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 75-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Pale Clothes Moth
A pale straw-colored clothes moth that is larger than the common webbing clothes moth. Its larvae prefer coarser animal fibers and are frequently found in old birds' nests.
Did You Know?
It is more commonly associated with roof spaces and bird nests than with clothing in wardrobes.
Clifden Nonpareil Moth
A large underwing moth with spectacular blue-black hindwings concealed at rest.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic gray forewings hide vivid blue bands that flash during escape flights.