Madagascan Emperor Moth vs Oleander Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Emperor Moth | Oleander Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antherina suraka | Daphnis nerii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Africa, Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Madagascan Emperor Moth
A large silk moth with brownish wings and prominent eyespots. Endemic to Madagascar and commonly used in wild silk production.
Did You Know?
Its cocoons are harvested to produce a wild silk called landibe in Madagascar.
Oleander Hawkmoth
A large hawkmoth with beautiful camouflage patterns in shades of green and pink that perfectly match oleander leaves. It is a strong migrant.
Did You Know?
Despite its larvae feeding on the highly toxic oleander plant, the caterpillars are not themselves poisonous to predators.