Indian Fritillary vs Eri Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Fritillary | Eri Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argyreus hyperbius | Samia ricini |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | Wingspan 100-130 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Indian Fritillary
Orange wings with rounded black spots; females have darker forewings with white patches. Females mimic the toxic Danaus chrysippus.
Did You Know?
Female-limited Batesian mimicry protects them while males retain the ancestral orange pattern.
Eri Silk Moth
A large domesticated silk moth with chocolate-brown wings bearing crescent-shaped eyespots. It produces a durable white silk harvested without killing the pupa.
Did You Know?
It is the only fully domesticated silk moth whose silk can be harvested without killing the pupa inside the cocoon.