Dun-bar vs Rothschild's Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dun-bar | Rothschild's Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cosmia trapezina | Rothschildia jacobaeae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 100-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.