Great Purple Emperor vs Scarce Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Purple Emperor | Scarce Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sasakia charonda | Agriopis aurantiaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 75-110 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Purple Emperor
Japan's national butterfly, known as 'o-murasaki' in Japanese. Males display a stunning purple iridescence on their wings. A large and powerful flier found in deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Designated as Japan's national butterfly in 1957, the Great Purple Emperor is rarely seen feeding on flowers, preferring tree sap instead.
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.