Chinese Oak Silk Moth vs Cotesia Congregata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Oak Silk Moth | Cotesia Congregata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea pernyi | Cotesia congregata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 110-150 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | China, introduced to parts of Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.