Oberthur's Loepa Moth vs Hornet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oberthur's Loepa Moth | Hornet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Loepa oberthuri | Sesia apiformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 80-105 mm | 33-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern China, Vietnam | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oberthur's Loepa Moth
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with distinctive violet-centered eyespots surrounded by rings of yellow and brown. It is found in the montane forests of southern China and Vietnam.
Did You Know?
Named after the famous French entomologist Charles Oberthur, who described many Asian Lepidoptera in the late 19th century.
Hornet Moth
A clearwing moth that is a near-perfect mimic of the European hornet.
Did You Know?
It even buzzes and moves its abdomen like a hornet when disturbed.