Isabella Tiger Moth vs Cecropia Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Isabella Tiger Moth | Cecropia Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrrharctia isabella | Hyalophora cecropia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 45-67mm | Wingspan 110-160mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.
Cecropia Moth
The largest native moth in North America with reddish-brown wings bearing white comma-shaped marks and crescent eyespots. It has a red and white banded body.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from up to 11 kilometers away using their enormous feathery antennae.