Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Gynaephora rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 28-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, northern Siberia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.
Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
A close relative of the Greenland woolly bear, this moth has pale gray wings and a densely furred body. The caterpillar is covered in long dark hairs and freezes solid each winter. Adults have reduced mouthparts.
Did You Know?
This moth's caterpillar is parasitized at very high rates by ichneumon wasps, which may extend its already decade-long development even further.