Fan-foot Moth vs Lined Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Lined Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Grammia virgo |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 55-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern and Central North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.
Lined Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with black forewings bearing thin cream stripes and bright pinkish-red hindwings with black patches. It is one of the largest North American tiger moths.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it emits a frothy yellow fluid from glands behind its head that contains noxious chemicals.