White-shouldered House Moth vs Kauri Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-shouldered House Moth | Kauri Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endrosis sarcitrella | Agathiphaga vitiensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oecophoridae | Agathiphagidae |
| Size | 15-21 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Oceania (Fiji, Vanuatu, Queensland) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-shouldered House Moth
A small greyish moth with a conspicuous white head and thorax that is common in buildings year-round. It is found worldwide as a minor household pest.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that can breed continuously indoors throughout the year without a dormant phase.
Kauri Moth
An extremely primitive moth considered a living fossil, with larvae that feed inside the seeds of kauri pine trees. It retains ancient features including functional mandibles in the adult stage. The family Agathiphagidae contains only two known species.
Did You Know?
This moth is considered one of the most primitive living Lepidoptera, retaining mandibles that most moths and butterflies lost millions of years ago.