Venezuelan Poodle Moth vs Isabella's Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venezuelan Poodle Moth | Isabella's Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Artace cribraria | Parajapyx isabellae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Japygidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Isabella's Dipluran
A soil-dwelling japygid dipluran found in temperate forests. It has small but functional forceps used for prey capture.
Did You Know?
It is among the smallest members of the Japygidae family.