Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Pale Tussock
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Pale Tussock |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Calliteara pudibunda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 40-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Pale Tussock
A fluffy grey-white moth with distinctively feathered legs held forward at rest. Its caterpillar is spectacular, with dense yellow or green hair tufts and a red tail tuft.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's bright hair tufts are irritating to skin and were once used in practical jokes.