Clouded Yellow vs Japanese Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Yellow | Japanese Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias croceus | Actias gnoma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 46-54mm | 80-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clouded Yellow
A fast-flying bright orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders. A pale female form called helice has greenish-white wings instead of orange.
Did You Know?
It migrates north from the Mediterranean each year but the return generation flies south at such high altitude it is rarely observed.
Japanese Luna Moth
A smaller Japanese moon moth known as 'o-mizuao-ga,' with elegant pale green wings and long tail streamers. Found in mountain forests of Japan, appearing in early summer.
Did You Know?
The delicate trailing tails on the hindwings spin in flight, creating acoustic confusion that diverts echolocating bats away from the moth's vital body.