Sallow vs Tussar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Tussar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Antheraea mylitta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | India, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Tussar Moth
A large Indian silk moth with deep golden-brown wings and prominent eyespots bordered in black. It is one of the most commercially important wild silk moths in South Asia.
Did You Know?
Tribal communities in central India have harvested its cocoons for tussar silk for over 4,000 years.