Hickory Horned Devil vs Corvus Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hickory Horned Devil | Corvus Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Citheronia regalis | Trapezites symmomus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 150 mm (caterpillar), 130-155 mm wingspan (adult) | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hickory Horned Devil
The largest caterpillar in North America at up to 150 mm, with dramatic curved horns and fearsome appearance. Despite looking terrifying, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Despite being the most terrifying-looking caterpillar in North America with its huge curved horns, the hickory horned devil is completely harmless — it cannot sting or bite.
Corvus Skipper
A robust dark skipper butterfly with orange-spotted wings found in sedge-rich wetlands. It is endemic to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars build tubular silk shelters among sedge leaves and emerge only to feed at night.