Rothschild's Silkmoth vs White-spotted Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Silkmoth | White-spotted Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rothschildia jacobaeae | Compsocryptus texensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 100-150 mm wingspan | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | Southern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.
White-spotted Ichneumon
A medium black ichneumon wasp with conspicuous white spots on the thorax and legs. It parasitizes spider egg sacs and caterpillars.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ichneumon wasps adapted to the hot, dry conditions of the American Southwest.