Orange Oakleaf Butterfly vs Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Oakleaf Butterfly | Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kallima inachus | Malacosoma americanum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 25–38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
A butterfly with bright orange upperwings but underwings that perfectly mimic a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
The underside even has false midribs, veins, and fungal spot markings.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
A common moth whose caterpillars build conspicuous silk tents in the forks of cherry and apple trees. Colonies cooperate to build and expand their communal shelter.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars lay silk trail pheromones to guide nestmates to the best feeding sites on the tree.