Speckled Wood vs Hickory Horned Devil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Wood | Hickory Horned Devil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pararge aegeria | Citheronia regalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 40-45 mm wingspan | 150 mm (caterpillar), 130-155 mm wingspan (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Central Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Wood
Brown butterfly with cream or orange spots and small eyespots on hindwings. Males defend sunlit patches on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It is the only European butterfly that overwinters as either a caterpillar or a pupa.
Hickory Horned Devil
The largest caterpillar in North America at up to 150 mm, with dramatic curved horns and fearsome appearance. Despite looking terrifying, it is completely harmless.
Did You Know?
Despite being the most terrifying-looking caterpillar in North America with its huge curved horns, the hickory horned devil is completely harmless — it cannot sting or bite.