Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.