Common Quaker vs Pine Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Quaker | Pine Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orthosia cerasi | Imbrasia cytherea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 32-38 mm wingspan | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.
Pine Emperor Moth
A large South African emperor moth with brown and cream banded wings. Its caterpillars can become significant defoliators of pine plantations in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Pine emperor moth caterpillars occasionally undergo population explosions that can completely defoliate large areas of commercial pine plantation.