Common Silverfish vs Calleta Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Silverfish | Calleta Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharina | Eupackardia calleta |
| Order | Zygentoma | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Silverfish
The most well-known silverfish species, found in homes and buildings worldwide. It has a silvery, torpedo-shaped body covered in fine scales.
Did You Know?
It can survive for over a year without eating.
Calleta Silk Moth
A dark brown silk moth with striking white crescent markings and a broad white postmedial band on each wing. It is native to the Sonoran Desert and surrounding regions.
Did You Know?
Native peoples historically harvested its cocoons to make rattles and small containers.