Lunar Hornet Moth vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lunar Hornet Moth | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sesia bembeciformis | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30–42 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Lunar Hornet Moth
A large clearwing moth that mimics a hornet and bores into willow and sallow trunks. Adults emerge in midsummer and are active in sunshine.
Did You Know?
The empty pupal skin can be found protruding from the exit hole on willow trunks long after the moth has emerged.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.