Feather-Legged Assassin Bug vs Japanese Giant Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feather-Legged Assassin Bug | Japanese Giant Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilocnemus lemur | Saturnia japonica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Reduviidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 85-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feather-Legged Assassin Bug
An Australian assassin bug with bizarre feathery hind legs used to lure ant prey. It waves its feathered legs near ant trails to attract victims.
Did You Know?
It dangles its feathery hind legs like fishing lures to attract ants, which it then seizes and devours.
Japanese Giant Silkmoth
A large reddish-brown moth with prominent eyespots on all four wings. It is endemic to Japan and closely related to the European Emperor Moth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a harbinger of spring in rural Japan, where it is called 'kusu-san'.