Rothschildia Silk Moth vs Square-spot Rustic
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschildia Silk Moth | Square-spot Rustic |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rothschildia lebeau | Xestia xanthographa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States through Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rothschildia Silk Moth
A spectacular large moth with rich brown wings featuring prominent triangular translucent windows. The wing shape and pattern create an effective leaf-mimicry at rest.
Did You Know?
The clear windows on its wings may serve to let light pass through, making it harder for predators to detect against the sky.
Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.