Painted Lichen Moth vs Cecropia Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Lichen Moth | Cecropia Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoprepia fucosa | Hyalophora cecropia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 25-33 mm wingspan | Wingspan 110-160mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Lichen Moth
A small moth with distinctive grey forewings bearing bright red-orange stripes running from base to tip. It is one of the lichen moths, whose larvae feed on lichens and algae.
Did You Know?
Its bold warning coloration advertises chemical defenses derived from the lichen compounds its larvae consume.
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.