Tulip-tree Silk Moth vs Green Baron
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tulip-tree Silk Moth | Green Baron |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callosamia angulifera | Euthalia adonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tulip-tree Silk Moth
A large silk moth similar to the promethea but with more angular wing shapes and richer coloring. It is closely associated with tulip tree forests of the eastern United States.
Did You Know?
The tulip-tree silk moth spins a distinctive leaf-wrapped cocoon that hangs from a branch by a silk peduncle, swaying in the wind all winter.
Green Baron
A forest butterfly with vivid iridescent green upperside in males, while females are brownish with white markings. It has a powerful, gliding flight pattern and rarely opens its wings when settled.
Did You Know?
The brilliant green of the male is produced by microscopic structures in the wing scales rather than by any chemical pigment.