Water Veneer Moth vs Square-spot Rustic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Veneer Moth | Square-spot Rustic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acentria ephemerella | Xestia xanthographa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.
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.