Imbrasia Silk Moth vs Rothschildia Silk Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Imbrasia Silk Moth Rothschildia Silk Moth
Scientific Name Imbrasia epimethea Rothschildia lebeau
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Saturniidae Saturniidae
Size 90-130 mm 100-140 mm wingspan
Habitat Grasslands Forests
Diet Sap Feeders Omnivores
Regions West and Central Africa Southwestern United States through Central 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.

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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.

Rothschildia Silk Moth

A spectacular large moth with rich brown wings featuring prominent triangular translucent windows. The wing shape and pattern create an effective leaf-mimicry at rest.

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Did You Know?

The clear windows on its wings may serve to let light pass through, making it harder for predators to detect against the sky.