Acorn Moth vs Calleta Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Moth | Calleta Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blastobasis glandulella | Eupackardia calleta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blastobasidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 15–22 mm wingspan | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Acorn Moth
A small moth whose larvae bore into and consume the contents of acorns on the forest floor. It is common in oak woodlands across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
In heavy infestation years, it can destroy over half the acorn crop on the forest floor.
Calleta Silk Moth
A dark brown silk moth with striking white crescent markings and a broad white postmedial band on each wing. It is native to the Sonoran Desert and surrounding regions.
Did You Know?
Native peoples historically harvested its cocoons to make rattles and small containers.