Clara's Satin Moth vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.