Southern Net-Winged Midge vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Net-Winged Midge | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharicera cherokea | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Net-Winged Midge
A net-winged midge endemic to southern Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae graze diatoms from smooth rock faces in fast cascades.
Did You Know?
Each suction disc on the larva generates enough force to support the entire body against rushing water.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.