Square-spot Rustic vs European Grapevine Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Square-spot Rustic | European Grapevine Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia xanthographa | Lobesia botrana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 12-13 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, South America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.
European Grapevine Moth
A small marbled moth with complex grey, brown, and olive patterns on the forewings. It is the most economically important pest of grapes in the Mediterranean region.
Did You Know?
Infested grapes produce wine with measurably higher volatile acidity and off-flavors.