Malagasy Atlas Moth vs Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Atlas Moth | Lana'i Sandalwood Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphora bauhiniae | Iliahia pahulu |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Gracillariidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Malagasy Atlas Moth
A large silk moth with rich chestnut and cream wings bearing translucent triangular windows. The wings have scalloped margins and subtle eyespot markings.
Did You Know?
Its transparent wing windows are thought to confuse predators by breaking up the moth's outline against the sky.
Lana'i Sandalwood Moth
A critically endangered moth discovered in 2026, known only from a small grove of roughly 30 sandalwood trees on the island of Lanai. Its larvae mine sandalwood leaves.
Did You Know?
This moth is known from just one grove of 30 trees — if those sandalwood trees disappear, this entire species vanishes with them.