Processionary Caterpillar Moth vs Bordered White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Processionary Caterpillar Moth | Bordered White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ochrogaster lunifer | Bupalus piniaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.
Bordered White
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are white with brown borders and females are orange-brown. It is one of the most important defoliators of pine forests in Europe.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks can defoliate thousands of hectares of pine forest in a single season.