Pea Moth vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.