Western Glacier Stonefly vs Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Glacier Stonefly | Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zapada glacier | Actias luna |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 80-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Glacier National Park, Montana | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Western Glacier Stonefly
A cold-specialist stonefly found only in glacier-fed streams in Glacier National Park. It is threatened by the retreat of mountain glaciers.
Did You Know?
It may become one of the first insects driven to extinction by climate change as glaciers disappear.
Luna Moth
A stunning lime-green moth with long trailing hindwing tails. Adults live only about one week. The long tails confuse bat echolocation by creating false echoes.
Did You Know?
The luna moths long tail streamers confuse bat sonar — they spin behind the moth creating acoustic illusions that cause bats to miss their target 47% of the time.