Light Brown Apple Moth vs Cecropia Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Brown Apple Moth | Cecropia Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphyas postvittana | Hyalophora cecropia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 16-25 mm wingspan | Wingspan 110-160mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia (native), New Zealand, Europe, North America (invasive) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Brown Apple Moth
A small variable brown moth native to Australia that has invaded several continents. It feeds on over 500 plant species, making it an exceptionally polyphagous pest.
Did You Know?
It holds the record for the broadest known host-plant range of any tortricid moth.
Cecropia Moth
The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.