Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Lesser Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Lesser Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Anax parthenope |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Saturniidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 62-75 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Southern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Lesser Emperor
A large dragonfly with a brownish thorax and distinctive blue saddle at the base of its abdomen. It is a strong migrant expanding northward through Europe.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs while flying in tandem with the male over open water.