Chocolate-tip Moth vs Madagascan Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chocolate-tip Moth | Madagascan Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clostera curtula | Argema mittrei male form |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 200 mm wingspan with 150 mm tails |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Moon Moth
The male form has exceptionally long tail streamers that can exceed 15 cm. These tails spin in flight, confusing bat echolocation.
Did You Know?
The spinning tail streamers deflect bat attacks away from the moth's body.