White Plume Moth vs Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Plume Moth | Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterophorus pentadactyla | Ancylecha fenestrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Pterophoridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Malaysian Katydid
A large bright green katydid with a distinctive transparent window in each forewing. It is commonly found in tropical gardens and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
The transparent oval windows in its forewings are thought to aid camouflage by breaking up its outline.