Venezuelan Poodle Moth vs Duke of Burgundy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venezuelan Poodle Moth | Duke of Burgundy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Artace cribraria | Hamearis lucina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 29-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern (declining regionally) |
Venezuelan Poodle Moth
A fuzzy white moth densely covered in hair-like scales giving it a woolly appearance. Its large black eyes and fluffy body gained it internet fame.
Did You Know?
It became a viral internet sensation in 2012 when a photograph taken in Venezuela's Gran Sabana region went viral.
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.