Royal Walnut Moth vs Clouded Buff Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Royal Walnut Moth | Clouded Buff Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Citheronia sepulcralis | Diacrisia sannio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Royal Walnut Moth
A rich brown moth with orange veins and small yellow spots. It is closely related to the regal moth but smaller and darker, found in southeastern pine forests.
Did You Know?
Citheronia sepulcralis is restricted to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains and is far less commonly encountered than its more famous relative, the regal moth.
Clouded Buff Moth
A medium-sized moth where males are golden-buff and females are pinkish with darker wing borders. Males fly actively in sunshine over heathland.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger moths whose males are regular day-fliers, patrolling heathland in bright sun.