Malaysian Moon Moth vs Rounded Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Moon Moth | Rounded Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actias maenas | Calephelis perditalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java) | South Texas, northeastern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malaysian Moon Moth
A large, pale green silk moth with long, twisted tails on the hindwings. The wings are adorned with translucent eyespots and bordered with a rich maroon-brown leading edge.
Did You Know?
The long twisted hindwing tails are thought to confuse bat echolocation, spinning in flight to create misleading sonar echoes.
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.