Green Oak Tortrix vs Tussar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Oak Tortrix | Tussar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tortrix viridana | Antheraea mylitta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa | India, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Oak Tortrix
A small bright green moth with pale hindwings that is the most important oak defoliator in Europe. Outbreak years can turn whole oak canopies brown by June.
Did You Know?
Defoliation by this moth has shaped oak woodland ecology for thousands of years.
Tussar Moth
A large Indian silk moth with deep golden-brown wings and prominent eyespots bordered in black. It is one of the most commercially important wild silk moths in South Asia.
Did You Know?
Tribal communities in central India have harvested its cocoons for tussar silk for over 4,000 years.