Painted Lichen Moth vs Spiny Oak Slug Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Lichen Moth | Spiny Oak Slug Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoprepia fucosa | Euclea delphinii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 25-33 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern 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.
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.