Dingy Footman Moth vs Japanese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Footman Moth | Japanese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eilema griseola | Actias artemis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 31-37 mm wingspan | Wingspan 80-120 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dingy Footman Moth
A small pale straw-yellow moth with slightly darker forewing edges. It rests flat-winged unlike many other footman moths.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'dingy', fresh specimens are actually a rather attractive pale gold color.
Japanese Moon Moth
A delicate pale green moon moth with elegant hindwing tails found only in Japan. It flies during the brief early summer months in Japanese mountain forests.
Did You Know?
The Japanese call it "oo-mizuao" meaning "great water-blue," despite its green coloration.