Chinese Windmill vs Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Windmill | Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atrophaneura alcinous | Actias luna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 80-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Windmill
A dark swallowtail butterfly with crimson patches on the hindwings and a slow fluttering flight. The body is red indicating toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow fluttering flight resembles a windmill and advertises its toxicity acquired from poisonous aristolochia plants.
Luna Moth
A stunning lime-green moth with long trailing hindwing tails. Adults live only about one week. The long tails confuse bat echolocation by creating false echoes.
Did You Know?
The luna moths long tail streamers confuse bat sonar — they spin behind the moth creating acoustic illusions that cause bats to miss their target 47% of the time.