White-shouldered House Moth vs Southern Festoon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-shouldered House Moth | Southern Festoon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endrosis sarcitrella | Zerynthia polyxena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oecophoridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 15-21 mm wingspan | 46-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Heathland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan | Southern and eastern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (protected in many countries) |
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.
Southern Festoon
A strikingly patterned butterfly with yellow wings marked with black zigzags and red spots. It is one of Europe's earliest spring butterflies and resembles a small, ornate kite.
Did You Know?
Its larvae sequester toxic aristolochic acids from their food plant, making all life stages unpalatable to birds.