Tulip-tree Silk Moth vs Spiny Oak Slug Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tulip-tree Silk Moth | Spiny Oak Slug Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callosamia angulifera | Euclea delphinii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.