Royal Walnut Moth vs Convergent Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Royal Walnut Moth | Convergent Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Citheronia sepulcralis | Hippodamia convergens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | North America |
| 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.
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.