Asian Mud Dauber vs Cabbage Tree Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Mud Dauber | Cabbage Tree Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sceliphron curvatum | Bunaea alcinoe |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphecidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 100-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.
Cabbage Tree Emperor Moth
A large emperor moth with reddish-brown wings bearing prominent eyespots. Larvae are gregarious and covered in branching spines.
Did You Know?
In parts of southern Africa, the large protein-rich caterpillars are harvested and eaten as mopane worm alternatives.