Scalloped Oak Moth vs Blood-vein Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Oak Moth | Blood-vein Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crocallis elinguaria | Timandra comae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 37-44 mm wingspan | 30-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scalloped Oak Moth
A warm ochre-yellow moth with a distinctive dark brown band across the forewings. It rests with wings pressed tightly together above its body.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, the caterpillar feeds on many tree species beyond just oak.
Blood-vein Moth
A delicate pinkish-cream moth with a distinctive reddish-pink diagonal line crossing each wing. It rests with wings spread flat, showing its unique vein markings.
Did You Know?
The reddish line running across all four wings creates a single continuous stripe when the moth rests flat.