Glover's Silk Moth vs Fiery Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glover's Silk Moth | Fiery Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora columbia gloveri | Hylephila phyleus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 25-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region | Southern United States, migrating northward in summer |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.
Fiery Skipper
A small bright orange skipper with short antennae and a fast darting flight. Males have a prominent black stigma on the forewing.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common skippers found in American suburban lawns and is a minor turf grass pest.