Brazilian Skipper vs Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Douglas-fir Tussock Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Orgyia pseudotsugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.
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.