Glover's Silk Moth vs White Ermine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glover's Silk Moth | White Ermine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyalophora columbia gloveri | Spilosoma lubricipeda |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
White Ermine
A pure white moth peppered with variable black dots, resembling ermine fur. The number of spots varies greatly between individuals.
Did You Know?
Some individuals have so few spots they appear nearly pure white, while others are heavily marked.