Large Emerald vs Congo Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Emerald | Congo Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geometra papilionaria | Dactyloceras lucina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 50-65mm | 90-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central Africa (Congo Basin) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Congo Moth
A large brown emperor moth with distinctive serrated wing margins and large eyespots. Males have broadly feathered antennae for detecting female pheromones.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate antennae.