Chinese Oak Silk Moth vs Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Oak Silk Moth | Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea pernyi | Nepa cinerea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 110-150 mm wingspan | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, introduced to parts of Europe | Europe, 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.
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.