Madagascan Emperor Moth vs Processionary Caterpillar Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Madagascan Emperor Moth Processionary Caterpillar Moth
Scientific Name Antherina suraka Ochrogaster lunifer
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Saturniidae Notodontidae
Size 100-120 mm wingspan 35-45 mm wingspan
Habitat Forests Woodlands
Diet Omnivores Herbivores
Regions Madagascar Australia, Oceania
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.

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Did You Know?

Its cocoons are harvested to produce a wild silk called landibe in Madagascar.

Processionary Caterpillar Moth

A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.

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Did You Know?

Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.