Eri Silk Moth vs Tahoe Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eri Silk Moth | Tahoe Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Samia ricini | Timema tahoe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Saturniidae | Timematidae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-130 mm | 1.5-2.5 cm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia | United States (California, Nevada - Sierra Nevada) |
| 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.
Tahoe Timema
A small timema found near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It inhabits coniferous forests at moderate to high elevations.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-elevation stick insects in North America, found above 1,500 meters in the Sierra Nevada.