Oak Processionary Moth vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Processionary Moth | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thaumetopoea processionea | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Processionary Moth
A moth whose caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long processions along tree branches.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar hairs cause severe allergic reactions and rashes in humans.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.