Silverfish vs Sod Webworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish | Sod Webworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharinum | Crambus praefectellus |
| Order | Zygentoma | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 18-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.
Sod Webworm Moth
A small straw-colored moth that holds its wings tightly rolled around its body at rest, giving it a tubular appearance. Its larvae create silk-lined tunnels in lawn thatch.
Did You Know?
Homeowners often first notice them as small pale moths that flush up in clouds when walking across the lawn at dusk.