Common Quaker vs Carpenterworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Carpenterworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Prionoxystus robiniae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Cossidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 40–75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Carpenterworm Moth
A large North American moth whose larvae bore into the heartwood of oaks, elms, and other hardwoods. It is the most destructive wood-boring moth in eastern forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae create tunnels up to 25 mm wide and take three to four years to complete development.