Tropical Warehouse Moth vs Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Warehouse Moth | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephestia cautella | Brephidium exilis thompsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tropical Warehouse Moth
A common pest of stored products in tropical and subtropical warehouses. Its larvae produce frass and webbing that contaminate large quantities of stored commodities.
Did You Know?
It is the most economically damaging moth pest of stored cocoa beans in West Africa.
Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
One of the smallest butterflies in the world, found in Cuba and the Caribbean. Its wingspan barely exceeds 15 mm.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it is often mistaken for a small moth or fly.