Silver-spotted Ghost Moth vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 60-75 mm wingspan | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, 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.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.