Square-spot Rustic vs Codling Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Square-spot Rustic | Codling Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia xanthographa | Cydia pomonella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.
Codling Moth
A small grey-brown moth whose larvae are the proverbial worm in the apple. It is the most economically important pest of apples worldwide.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to develop resistance to DDT in the 1940s.