Royal Walnut Moth vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Royal Walnut Moth | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Citheronia sepulcralis | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.