Angle Shades vs Neotropical Atlas Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angle Shades | Neotropical Atlas Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phlogophora meticulosa | Arsenura armida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 45-52 mm wingspan | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Angle Shades
A moth with uniquely crumpled wings in olive, pink, and brown that perfectly resemble a dead leaf. It can be found in every month of the year in mild climates.
Did You Know?
Its wings naturally fold into angular creases at rest, enhancing its dead-leaf camouflage.
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.