Chinese Oak Silk Moth vs Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Oak Silk Moth | Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea pernyi | Colias tyche |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 110-150 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | China, introduced to parts of Europe | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Oak Silk Moth
A large tawny-brown silk moth with prominent translucent eyespots on each wing. It has been cultivated for thousands of years to produce tussah silk.
Did You Know?
It is the second most important silk-producing insect after the domestic silkworm, producing a durable golden-brown silk.
Arctic Clouded Yellow
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-yellow wings and prominent dark borders. The underside has a silvery-white discal spot. It has a powerful, direct flight over open tundra landscapes.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so well adapted to the Arctic that it can fly in wind speeds that would ground most temperate butterflies.