Canterbury Tree Weta vs Indian Moon Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Canterbury Tree Weta Indian Moon Moth
Scientific Name Hemideina femorata Actias selene
Order Orthoptera Lepidoptera
Family Anostostomatidae Saturniidae
Size Body 35-40 mm 80-120 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Fruit Feeders Herbivores
Regions New Zealand Asia
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Canterbury Tree Weta

A medium-sized tree weta found in the eastern South Island of New Zealand. It has dark brown banding on the abdomen and is active on cool nights.

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Did You Know?

It can remain active at temperatures close to freezing, unlike most other large insects.

Indian Moon Moth

A large, elegant moth with pale green wings, long hindwing tails, and maroon-bordered eyespots. It is closely related to the North American luna moth.

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Did You Know?

The long hindwing tails continuously spin while the moth flies, creating acoustic interference that jams the echolocation signals of hunting bats.