Atlas Moth vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Moth | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attacus atlas | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 250-300 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Atlas Moth
One of the largest moths in the world by wing area. Adults have no mouths and do not eat, living only 1-2 weeks on stored fat. Wing tips mimic snake heads.
Did You Know?
The atlas moth has no mouth — as an adult, it cannot eat. It survives entirely on fat stored during its caterpillar stage, living just long enough to mate.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.