Malagasy Atlas Moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Atlas Moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epiphora bauhiniae | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm wingspan | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.