Large Pale Clothes Moth vs Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Pale Clothes Moth | Hummingbird Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pallescentella | Macroglossum stellatarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
A day-flying moth that hovers at flowers and produces an audible hum, almost perfectly mimicking a hummingbird. Has exceptional visual memory for flower locations.
Did You Know?
This moth can remember the locations of hundreds of individual flowers and times its visits to when nectar is replenished — a memory feat unmatched by most insects.