Fall Webworm vs Trinidad Morpho Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fall Webworm | Trinidad Morpho Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyphantria cunea | Morpho achilles trinidadensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-42 mm wingspan | 95-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Trinidad |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Fall Webworm
A native North American moth whose caterpillars build communal silk webs on tree branches. It has become invasive in Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Unlike tent caterpillars, fall webworm nests enclose the foliage the larvae are feeding on.
Trinidad Morpho Butterfly
A subspecies of morpho butterfly found in Trinidad with bright blue iridescent wings. It flies in forest clearings and along rivers.
Did You Know?
Its blue color is structural, produced by nanoscale ridges on the wing scales rather than pigment.