Malagasy Processionary Moth vs Anna's Eighty-Eight
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Processionary Moth | Anna's Eighty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaphe madagascariensis | Diaethria anna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Processionary Moth
A pale silky white moth whose caterpillars march in long head-to-tail processions through the forest. The larvae are covered in irritating urticating hairs.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars spin communal silk nests and march in lines of dozens of individuals, each following silk trails laid by the leader.
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'