Cretan Tiger Moth vs African Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Tiger Moth | African Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis | Argema mimosae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | Wingspan 100-120mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Crete, Rhodes, Mediterranean Islands | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cretan Tiger Moth
A colorful tiger moth found on Mediterranean islands including Crete and Rhodes. It has black-and-white striped forewings and red-orange hindwings.
Did You Know?
Thousands gather in the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes each summer to aestivate.
African Moon Moth
A large pale green silk moth with long hindwing tails and maroon eyespots on each wing. Males have broad feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
It is closely related to the Madagascan comet moth but has shorter tails and a wider African distribution.