Four-spotted Footman Moth vs Hercules Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-spotted Footman Moth | Hercules Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lithosia quadra | Coscinocera hercules |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 270 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.
Hercules Moth
Has the largest wing area of any moth — up to 300 square centimeters. Named after Hercules for its great size. Adults live only about two weeks and do not eat.
Did You Know?
The Hercules moth has the largest wing surface area of any insect on Earth — its wings can cover an area larger than an open human hand.