Ruby Tiger Moth vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruby Tiger Moth | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phragmatobia fuliginosa | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.