Tobacco Moth vs Garden Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tobacco Moth | Garden Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia elutella | Arctia caja |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm body; 14-20 mm wingspan | 50-73 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide in temperate and subtropical regions | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tobacco Moth
A small greyish-brown moth that primarily infests stored tobacco but also attacks cocoa, cereals, and dried fruits. It is cold-tolerant and problematic in temperate warehouse environments.
Did You Know?
It is more cold-hardy than most stored product moths and can complete development at temperatures as low as 15 degrees Celsius.
Garden Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with chocolate-and-white forewings and red-spotted hindwings.
Did You Know?
Its woolly bear caterpillar was the inspiration for weather folklore predictions.