Tulip-tree Silk Moth vs Streamlined Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tulip-tree Silk Moth | Streamlined Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callosamia angulifera | Notonecta irrorata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | 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.
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.