Square-spot Rustic vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Square-spot Rustic | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xestia xanthographa | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| 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.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.