Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth vs Casemaking Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth | Casemaking Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis puta | Tinea pellionella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth
A small, pale greyish-brown moth with a shuttle-shaped claviform stigma. Males and females show different color tones, with females being darker.
Did You Know?
It can produce two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.
Casemaking Clothes Moth
A small silvery-brown moth whose larva constructs a portable silken case that it drags along as it feeds. It is a significant pest of furs, woolens, and museum specimens.
Did You Know?
The larva never leaves its portable case, enlarging it as it grows by adding fibers from whatever material it is eating.