Golden Emperor vs Navel Orangeworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Emperor | Navel Orangeworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loepa megacore | Amyelois transitella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | Wingspan 90-120mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Golden Emperor
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with maroon eyespots ringed in black on each wing. It has a fluffy golden body and feathery antennae.
Did You Know?
Its intense golden color is among the brightest of any moth and is visible even in dim forest light at dusk.
Navel Orangeworm
The most damaging pest of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios in California. Larvae bore into nuts and contaminate them with frass and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
It promotes aflatoxin contamination by introducing Aspergillus fungi into damaged nuts.