Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Giant Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Giant Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Arachnacris corporalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.