Fan-foot Moth vs Processionary Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Processionary Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Ochrogaster lunifer |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.