Cecropia Moth vs Thorn-legged Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cecropia Moth | Thorn-legged Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora cecropia | Aretaon asperrimus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Saturniidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | Wingspan 110-160mm | 60-85mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cecropia Moth
The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.
Thorn-legged Stick Insect
A heavily armored stick insect covered in sharp thorns and spines across its entire body. Its brown coloring and spiny texture make it resemble thorny bark. Males are smaller and smoother than females.
Did You Know?
Its entire body is covered in such dense thorns that it feels like a cactus and is painful to handle carelessly.