Buck Moth vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buck Moth | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemileuca maia | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buck Moth
A day-flying black and white moth with a red-tipped abdomen that appears in autumn. Its spiny caterpillar delivers a painful venomous sting that causes welts and swelling.
Did You Know?
In New Orleans, falling caterpillars are a seasonal hazard, prompting public health warnings each spring.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.