Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Maldives Coconut Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Maldives Coconut Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Opisina arenosella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Oecophoridae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Maldives, Indian Ocean, South Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Maldives Coconut Moth
A small moth whose larvae feed on coconut palm leaves across the Indian Ocean. It is a significant pest in the Maldives and South Asia.
Did You Know?
A single heavily infested coconut palm can harbor thousands of larvae under silk galleries.