Chinese Moon Moth vs Apple Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Moon Moth | Apple Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actias dubernardi | Brachycentrus appalachia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Brachycentridae |
| Size | 90-120 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.
Apple Caddis
A caddisfly of Appalachian streams that builds tapered square cases from plant material. Larvae orient their cases facing into the current for filter feeding.
Did You Know?
The square cross-section of the case is thought to reduce drag in fast currents.