Imbrasia Silk Moth vs Owl Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imbrasia Silk Moth | Owl Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Imbrasia epimethea | Caligo memnon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 90-130 mm | Wingspan 120-160mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Imbrasia Silk Moth
A large West African saturniid with reddish-brown wings bearing dark eyespots. Its caterpillars are among the most widely consumed edible insects in the Congo Basin.
Did You Know?
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, caterpillars of Imbrasia epimethea are a staple food and are sold in markets throughout the country.
Owl Butterfly
A very large tropical butterfly with enormous owl-eye patterns on the underside of its hindwings. The uppersides are deep blue-purple.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on its underwings closely resemble the face of a screech owl which startles would-be predators.