Scarce Umber Moth vs Mottled Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Umber Moth | Mottled Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriopis aurantiaria | Erannis defoliaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.