Giant Willow Cossid vs Common Tree Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Willow Cossid | Common Tree Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endoxyla cinereus | Idea stolli |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cossidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 150–230 mm wingspan | 130-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines, Maluku) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Willow Cossid
One of the heaviest moths in the world, native to Australia. Larvae bore into the trunks of eucalyptus and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
Female moths can weigh over 30 grams, making them among the heaviest insects in the world.
Common Tree Nymph
A very large butterfly with translucent white wings heavily veined and spotted in black. It flies with a slow, lazy, paper-kite fluttering motion through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Its slow, floating flight advertises its toxicity to predators - the caterpillars store alkaloids from their host plants that persist into adulthood.