Chinese Moon Moth vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Moon Moth | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actias dubernardi | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.