Tobacco Moth vs Orange-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tobacco Moth | Orange-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia elutella | Anthocharis cardamines |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm body; 14-20 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide in temperate and subtropical regions | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.