Eri Silk Moth vs Clara's Satin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eri Silk Moth | Clara's Satin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Samia ricini | Thalaina clara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-130 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia | Eastern Australia, Tasmania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Eri Silk Moth
A large domesticated silk moth with chocolate-brown wings bearing crescent-shaped eyespots. It produces a durable white silk harvested without killing the pupa.
Did You Know?
It is the only fully domesticated silk moth whose silk can be harvested without killing the pupa inside the cocoon.
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.