Brimstone vs Japanese Giant Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone | Japanese Giant Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx rhamni | Saturnia japonica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 52-60 mm wingspan | 85-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.
Japanese Giant Silkmoth
A large reddish-brown moth with prominent eyespots on all four wings. It is endemic to Japan and closely related to the European Emperor Moth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a harbinger of spring in rural Japan, where it is called 'kusu-san'.