Sun Moth Stick Insect vs Eri Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sun Moth Stick Insect | Eri Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epidares nolimetangere | Samia ricini |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | Wingspan 100-130 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | India (Assam), China, Japan, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.
Eri Silk Moth
A large domesticated silk moth with chocolate-brown wings bearing crescent-shaped eyespots. It produces a durable white silk harvested without killing the pupa.
Did You Know?
It is the only fully domesticated silk moth whose silk can be harvested without killing the pupa inside the cocoon.