Goat Moth vs Arctic Woolly Bear Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goat Moth | Arctic Woolly Bear Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cossus cossus | Gynaephora groenlandica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 68-96 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Ellesmere Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goat Moth
A large moth whose caterpillars bore deep into hardwood trees for up to four years.
Did You Know?
Larvae emit a strong goat-like odor from which the moth gets its name.
Arctic Woolly Bear Moth
A medium-sized moth whose caterpillar is famous for its extremely long development. Adults are gray-brown with hairy bodies. The densely hairy caterpillar is dark brown to black and curls into a tight ball when disturbed.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can take up to 14 years to complete development, spending most of each year frozen solid and thawing for only a few weeks of feeding each summer.