True Armyworm Moth vs Royal Walnut Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | True Armyworm Moth | Royal Walnut Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mythimna unipuncta | Citheronia sepulcralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
True Armyworm Moth
A tawny-brown moth with a single white dot on each forewing. Its larvae march in armies across fields, devastating cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae travel in large groups across the ground like a marching army, hence the common name.
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.