Sycamore Moth vs Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sycamore Moth | Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acronicta aceris | Gynaephora rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Erebidae |
| Size | Wingspan 35-45mm | 28-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, northern Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sycamore Moth
A plain grey moth whose caterpillar is spectacular with white tufts and bright orange and yellow hair patches.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar is one of the most colorful in Europe with dense white hairs and bright orange-yellow tufts.
Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
A close relative of the Greenland woolly bear, this moth has pale gray wings and a densely furred body. The caterpillar is covered in long dark hairs and freezes solid each winter. Adults have reduced mouthparts.
Did You Know?
This moth's caterpillar is parasitized at very high rates by ichneumon wasps, which may extend its already decade-long development even further.