Vampire Moth vs Carpenterworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vampire Moth | Carpenterworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calyptra thalictri | Prionoxystus robiniae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Cossidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 40–75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.