Fan-foot Moth vs Water Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fan-foot Moth | Water Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis | Acentria ephemerella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, 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.
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.