Little Carpenterworm vs Vampire Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Carpenterworm | Vampire Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionoxystus macmurtrei | Calyptra thalictri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 25–45 mm wingspan | Wingspan 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Little Carpenterworm
A smaller relative of the carpenterworm moth that bores into oaks and other hardwoods. Larvae create long tunnels through the sapwood and heartwood.
Did You Know?
Its tunnels reduce the commercial value of lumber and provide entry points for wood-decay fungi.
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.