Silver-spotted Ghost Moth vs Figure of Eight Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth | Figure of Eight Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus | Diloba caeruleocephala |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
A large ghost moth from North America with silver-spotted wings. Caterpillars bore into the roots of alder trees, taking two years to develop. Adults emerge for brief nocturnal mating flights.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend up to two years boring through alder tree roots in waterlogged soil before pupating.
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.