Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly vs Orizaba Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly | Orizaba Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii | Rothschildia orizaba |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm wingspan | 110-145 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | Mexico, Central America, southwestern United States |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mitchell's Satyr Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with distinctive eyespots found in calcareous fens of the Great Lakes region. Fewer than 20 populations remain.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that many of its remaining colonies are kept secret to protect them from collectors.
Orizaba Silk Moth
A magnificent New World silk moth with large reddish-brown wings bearing conspicuous triangular clear windows. It was historically reared for its silk in parts of Mexico.
Did You Know?
Indigenous peoples of Mexico once used the silk from Rothschildia orizaba cocoons to weave a coarse fabric, making it one of the few New World silk moths commercially utilized.