Webbing Clothes Moth vs Malagasy Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Webbing Clothes Moth | Malagasy Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tineola bisselliella | Grammodes stolida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm body; 12-16 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Webbing Clothes Moth
A small golden-buff moth whose larvae are the primary insect pest of woolen clothing and textiles. Adults are weak fliers that avoid light, preferring dark closets and drawers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most moths, adults actively avoid light and will run rather than fly when disturbed.
Malagasy Tiger Moth
A nocturnal moth with bold geometric patterns of orange, cream, and dark brown on its forewings. The hindwings are bright orange with dark borders.
Did You Know?
Its bold wing pattern serves as a startle display when it opens its forewings to reveal the bright orange hindwings to predators.