Sod Webworm Moth vs Rosy Maple Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sod Webworm Moth | Rosy Maple Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crambus praefectellus | Dryocampa rubicunda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 32-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sod Webworm Moth
A small straw-colored moth that holds its wings tightly rolled around its body at rest, giving it a tubular appearance. Its larvae create silk-lined tunnels in lawn thatch.
Did You Know?
Homeowners often first notice them as small pale moths that flush up in clouds when walking across the lawn at dusk.
Rosy Maple Moth
A small fluffy moth with striking pink and yellow coloring that resembles cotton candy. Adults emerge in spring and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink and yellow coloring serves no known warning or mimicry purpose and remains an evolutionary puzzle.