Golden Emperor vs Spruce Budworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Emperor | Spruce Budworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loepa megacore | Choristoneura fumiferana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | Wingspan 90-120mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Emperor
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with maroon eyespots ringed in black on each wing. It has a fluffy golden body and feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
Its intense golden color is among the brightest of any moth and is visible even in dim forest light at dusk.
Spruce Budworm
A small mottled grey-brown moth that is the most destructive forest pest in North America. Outbreaks can kill millions of hectares of spruce and fir forest.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak in the 1970s-80s damaged more timber than all forest fires in Canada combined.