Lemon Migrant vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Migrant | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catopsilia pomona | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lemon Migrant
Variable coloring from white to deep yellow with a reddish spot on hindwing underside. A widespread and migratory tropical pierid.
Did You Know?
Its multiple color forms are genetically controlled and occur across the species entire range.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.