Saunders' Case Moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saunders' Case Moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metura saundersi | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Psychidae | Crambidae |
| Size | Case up to 8 cm long; male moth 1.5-2 cm wingspan | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saunders' Case Moth
A smaller relative of the large case moth that constructs a tapering case of silk and plant debris. Males are dark, short-lived moths while females remain in their cases.
Did You Know?
Each case is individually crafted and can take over a year to fully construct.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.