Lesser Banded Hornet vs Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Banded Hornet | Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vespa affinis | Actias luna |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Vespidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | 80-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lesser Banded Hornet
A medium-sized hornet with a dark body and bright orange-yellow abdominal bands. It builds large aerial nests in trees and on buildings throughout tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Its aerial nests can grow to the size of a basketball and house several thousand workers.
Luna Moth
A stunning lime-green moth with long trailing hindwing tails. Adults live only about one week. The long tails confuse bat echolocation by creating false echoes.
Did You Know?
The luna moths long tail streamers confuse bat sonar — they spin behind the moth creating acoustic illusions that cause bats to miss their target 47% of the time.