Giant Bornean Lanternfly vs Splendid Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Bornean Lanternfly | Splendid Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrops whiteheadi | Aenetus ligniveren |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Hepialidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Asia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Giant Bornean Lanternfly
A spectacular lanternfly from Borneo with an elongated horn-like head process and vivid coloring. The function of the snout remains debated — possibly mimicry or balance.
Did You Know?
Despite being called lanternflies, these insects do not actually produce light — the myth dates to the 1600s when scientist Maria Sibylla Merian claimed they glowed.
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.