Riband Wave Moth vs Spiny Oak Slug Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Riband Wave Moth | Spiny Oak Slug Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea aversata | Euclea delphinii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 26-33 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.