Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Japanese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Japanese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Actias artemis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | Wingspan 80-120 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
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.