White Plume Moth vs Chinese Character Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Chinese Character Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Cilix glaucata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Plume Moth
A delicate pure white moth with deeply divided wings that split into feather-like plumes. Often seen resting on walls at night with wings held out like a letter T. Caterpillars feed on hedge bindweed.
Did You Know?
Its wings are divided into five feather-like plumes on each side, giving it one of the most unusual wing forms of any moth.
Chinese Character Moth
A tiny moth whose resting posture perfectly mimics a bird dropping on a leaf. Its white wings bear a central brown blotch that completes the illusion.
Did You Know?
Its bird-dropping disguise is so effective that even experienced entomologists can walk past it without noticing.