Small Dusty Wave vs Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Dusty Wave | Gershner's Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea seriata | Pedetontus gershneri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Geometridae | Machilidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Dusty Wave
A tiny pale moth with subtle wavy cross-lines. Commonly found inside buildings where larvae feed on dried organic matter. One of the few moths adapted to indoor living.
Did You Know?
One of the few moth species that has adapted to complete its life cycle entirely inside buildings.
Gershner's Jumping Bristletail
A North American jumping bristletail found in leaf litter and under bark. It has a distinctly humped thorax and long tail filaments.
Did You Know?
Like all Archaeognatha, it molts throughout its entire adult life.