Lime-speck Pug vs Cork Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Cork Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Nemapogon cloacella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Tineidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 10-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Cork Moth
A small mottled brown and cream moth that naturally breeds in bracket fungi on trees. It occasionally becomes a pest in wine cellars by boring into corks.
Did You Know?
Wine collectors dread this moth because its larvae can bore through corks and ruin entire cellars of fine wine.