Calleta Silk Moth vs Southwestern Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Calleta Silk Moth | Southwestern Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupackardia calleta | Diatraea grandiosella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Southern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Calleta Silk Moth
A dark brown silk moth with striking white crescent markings and a broad white postmedial band on each wing. It is native to the Sonoran Desert and surrounding regions.
Did You Know?
Native peoples historically harvested its cocoons to make rattles and small containers.
Southwestern Corn Borer
A pale moth whose larvae bore into corn stalks and girdle stems from the inside, causing extensive lodging. It is a major corn pest in the southern Great Plains of the United States.
Did You Know?
Overwintering larvae girdle the corn stalk from the inside, deliberately weakening it so the stalk falls and provides insulated shelter.