Great Yellow Bumblebee vs Japanese Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Yellow Bumblebee | Japanese Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus distinguendus | Actias gnoma |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 80-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.
Japanese Luna Moth
A smaller Japanese moon moth known as 'o-mizuao-ga,' with elegant pale green wings and long tail streamers. Found in mountain forests of Japan, appearing in early summer.
Did You Know?
The delicate trailing tails on the hindwings spin in flight, creating acoustic confusion that diverts echolocating bats away from the moth's vital body.