Lunar Hornet Moth vs Angle Shades
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunar Hornet Moth | Angle Shades |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sesia bembeciformis | Phlogophora meticulosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 30–42 mm wingspan | 45-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lunar Hornet Moth
A large clearwing moth that mimics a hornet and bores into willow and sallow trunks. Adults emerge in midsummer and are active in sunshine.
Did You Know?
The empty pupal skin can be found protruding from the exit hole on willow trunks long after the moth has emerged.
Angle Shades
A moth with uniquely crumpled wings in olive, pink, and brown that perfectly resemble a dead leaf. It can be found in every month of the year in mild climates.
Did You Know?
Its wings naturally fold into angular creases at rest, enhancing its dead-leaf camouflage.