Japanese Giant Silkmoth vs Navel Orangeworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Giant Silkmoth | Navel Orangeworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saturnia japonica | Amyelois transitella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 85-120 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Japanese Giant Silkmoth
A large reddish-brown moth with prominent eyespots on all four wings. It is endemic to Japan and closely related to the European Emperor Moth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a harbinger of spring in rural Japan, where it is called 'kusu-san'.
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.