Lana'i Sandalwood Moth vs Ringed China-mark Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lana'i Sandalwood Moth | Ringed China-mark Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iliahia pahulu | Parapoynx stratiotata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gracillariidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm wingspan | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
A critically endangered moth discovered in 2026, known only from a small grove of roughly 30 sandalwood trees on the island of Lanai. Its larvae mine sandalwood leaves.
Did You Know?
This moth is known from just one grove of 30 trees — if those sandalwood trees disappear, this entire species vanishes with them.
Ringed China-mark Moth
A pretty white moth with brown ringed markings, closely associated with aquatic habitats. Its caterpillars are fully aquatic with functional gills.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using gill-like filaments along their abdomen.