Chinese Oak Silk Moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Oak Silk Moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea pernyi | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 110-150 mm wingspan | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | China, introduced to parts of Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.