Ringlet vs Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ringlet | Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphantopus hyperantus | Malacosoma americanum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | Wingspan 42-48mm | 25–38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ringlet
A dark chocolate-brown butterfly with small ringed eyespots on the underwings. Flies in shady grasslands.
Did You Know?
One of the few butterflies that thrives in shade, often flying in cloudy weather when others are grounded.
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.