Garden Tiger Moth vs Splendid Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Garden Tiger Moth | Splendid Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctia caja | Aenetus ligniveren |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 50-73 mm wingspan | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Garden Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with chocolate-and-white forewings and red-spotted hindwings.
Did You Know?
Its woolly bear caterpillar was the inspiration for weather folklore predictions.
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.