African Emperor Moth vs Japanese Moon Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute African Emperor Moth Japanese Moon Moth
Scientific Name Bunaea caffraria Actias artemis
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Saturniidae Saturniidae
Size 80-120 mm Wingspan 80-120 mm
Habitat Grasslands Forests
Diet Omnivores Herbivores
Regions Southern and East Africa Japan
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

African Emperor Moth

A large African saturniid with warm brown wings bearing conspicuous eyespots edged in pink and black. Its massive spiny caterpillars are a common sight on savanna trees.

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Did You Know?

The caterpillars of Bunaea caffraria are gregarious when young, forming dense clusters on branches that can completely strip small trees of foliage.

Japanese Moon Moth

A delicate pale green moon moth with elegant hindwing tails found only in Japan. It flies during the brief early summer months in Japanese mountain forests.

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Did You Know?

The Japanese call it "oo-mizuao" meaning "great water-blue," despite its green coloration.