Columbia Silk Moth vs Glanville Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Silk Moth | Glanville Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora columbia | Melitaea cinxia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 90-130 mm wingspan | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern United States and Canada, particularly the Great Lakes region | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (rare in Britain) |
Columbia Silk Moth
A large reddish-brown silk moth closely related to the cecropia moth but found in northern bog habitats. Its cocoon is spun on larch branches rather than broad-leaved trees.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few silk moths adapted to boreal wetlands, where its larvae specialize on conifer needles instead of hardwood leaves.
Glanville Fritillary
An orange and black chequered butterfly confined in Britain to the Isle of Wight's coastal cliffs. It was named after Lady Eleanor Glanville, an eccentric 17th-century collector.
Did You Know?
Lady Glanville's relatives tried to have her will annulled, claiming only a lunatic would collect butterflies.