Eri Silk Moth vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eri Silk Moth | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Samia ricini | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-130 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia | Central Europe |
| 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.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.