Pellucid Hawk Moth vs Madagascan Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pellucid Hawk Moth | Madagascan Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephonodes hylas | Antherina suraka |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 100-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Australia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pellucid Hawk Moth
A strikingly beautiful day-flying hawk moth with entirely transparent wings and a bright green and yellow body. It hovers at flowers in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.
Did You Know?
Unlike most clearwing moths that lose scales gradually, Cephonodes hylas sheds nearly all its wing scales within seconds of emerging from the pupal case.
Madagascan Emperor Moth
A large silk moth with brownish wings and prominent eyespots. Endemic to Madagascar and commonly used in wild silk production.
Did You Know?
Its cocoons are harvested to produce a wild silk called landibe in Madagascar.