Giant Silk Moth vs Webbing Clothes Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Silk Moth | Webbing Clothes Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora euryalus | Tineola bisselliella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Tineidae |
| Size | 90-130 mm | 6-8 mm body; 12-16 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western North America, from British Columbia to Baja California | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Silk Moth
A large western North American silk moth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold white crescent markings and a red-and-white banded body. It is the Pacific coast counterpart of the cecropia moth.
Did You Know?
Hyalophora euryalus can hybridize with the cecropia moth where their ranges overlap, producing fertile offspring in a zone of intergradation.
Webbing Clothes Moth
A small golden-buff moth whose larvae are the primary insect pest of woolen clothing and textiles. Adults are weak fliers that avoid light, preferring dark closets and drawers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most moths, adults actively avoid light and will run rather than fly when disturbed.