Mountain Net-Winged Midge vs Chinese Oak Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Net-Winged Midge | Chinese Oak Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharicera capitata | Antheraea pernyi |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 110-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | China, introduced to parts of Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.
Chinese Oak Silk Moth
A large tawny-brown silk moth with prominent translucent eyespots on each wing. It has been cultivated for thousands of years to produce tussah silk.
Did You Know?
It is the second most important silk-producing insect after the domestic silkworm, producing a durable golden-brown silk.