Leopard Moth vs Ross's Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leopard Moth | Ross's Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zeuzera pyrina | Chelicerca rubra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Chelicercidae |
| Size | 45-70 mm wingspan | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black spots like a snow leopard's coat. Its wood-boring larvae can cause serious damage to fruit and ornamental trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae can bore tunnels up to 50 cm long inside tree branches, sometimes causing limbs to snap.
Ross's Web Spinner
A reddish-brown web spinner found in tropical Africa that builds silk tunnels on tree bark. It is one of the more brightly colored embiopterans.
Did You Know?
The reddish coloration of this web spinner is unusual in the order, as most species are drab brown or black.