Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Alpine Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Alpine Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Albulina orbitulus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.
Alpine Blue
A small, silvery-blue butterfly found only in high alpine grasslands. Males have pale blue uppersides while females are brownish.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a narrow altitudinal band and rarely descends below 1800 meters.