Snout Moth vs Silver-spotted Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snout Moth | Silver-spotted Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vitessa suradeva | Sthenopis argenteomaculatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pyralidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 60-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snout Moth
A large pyralid moth from Southeast Asia and New Guinea whose caterpillars spin webs on young leaves of poisonous shrubs. Adults have elongated labial palps forming a 'snout'.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars can tolerate feeding on toxic plants that would kill most other moth species.
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.