Red Admiral vs Cork Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Admiral | Cork Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa atalanta | Nemapogon cloacella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 56-62 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, North Africa, Asia | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Admiral
A bold black butterfly with red-orange bands and white spots, commonly seen in gardens. It is a strong migrant and occasional overwinterer.
Did You Know?
In autumn it is strongly attracted to fermenting fallen fruit and can become intoxicated on the alcohol.
Cork Moth
A small mottled brown and cream moth that naturally breeds in bracket fungi on trees. It occasionally becomes a pest in wine cellars by boring into corks.
Did You Know?
Wine collectors dread this moth because its larvae can bore through corks and ruin entire cellars of fine wine.