Bogong Moth vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bogong Moth | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis infusa | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.