Japanese Silk Moth vs Large Emerald
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Silk Moth | Large Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea yamamai | Geometra papilionaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 110-150 mm | Wingspan 50-65mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Japanese Silk Moth
A large wild silk moth native to Japan with striking yellow-brown wings bearing prominent eyespots. Its silk was historically used to produce high-quality tensan fabric.
Did You Know?
Its silk, called tensan, is naturally green-tinged and was reserved for Japanese imperial garments.
Large Emerald
A beautiful bright green moth with delicate white wavy lines across both wings. Its green color fades to whitish after death.
Did You Know?
Its green pigment is bile-derived and extremely fugitive fading from emerald to pale white in museum specimens within years.