Chinese Oak Silk Moth vs Gaudy Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Oak Silk Moth | Gaudy Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea pernyi | Eumorpha labruscae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 110-150 mm wingspan | 85-120 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | China, introduced to parts of Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Gaudy Sphinx Moth
A spectacular hawk moth with blue-green and brown patterned forewings that create an extraordinary leafy camouflage. It is one of the most beautifully colored sphinx moths in the world.
Did You Know?
When resting on a vine leaf, the gaudy sphinx moth is almost impossible to spot because its wing patterns perfectly replicate the colors and veining of a fresh leaf.