American Moth-Butterfly vs Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Moth-Butterfly | Douglas-fir Tussock Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrosoma heliconiaria | Orgyia pseudotsugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hedylidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
American Moth-Butterfly
Pale greenish-gray moth-like butterfly with rounded wings and nocturnal habits. Represents the evolutionary link between butterflies and moths.
Did You Know?
Despite looking like moths, DNA evidence confirms hedylids are true butterflies within Papilionoidea.
Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
A defoliator of Douglas-fir and true firs in western North America. Outbreaks cause severe defoliation and tree mortality in dry inland forests.
Did You Know?
Females are flightless and lay their eggs directly on their cocoons.