Small Emerald Moth vs Silvestri Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Emerald Moth | Silvestri Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemistola chrysoprasaria | Zorotypus silvestrii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.
Silvestri Angel Insect
A tropical zorapteran found in Central American forests. It lives in small colonies under loose bark and feeds on fungal hyphae.
Did You Know?
Despite being described over a century ago, the biology of most angel insect species remains largely unknown.