Dark Arches Moth vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Arches Moth | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apamea monoglypha | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 46-56 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Arches Moth
A large, dark brown moth with complex darker markings and pale stigmata. It is one of the largest and most frequently trapped noctuids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have been recorded feeding on other moth caterpillars when food is scarce.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.