Philippine Atlas Moth vs Subarctic Dart Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Atlas Moth | Subarctic Dart Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attacus lemairei | Agrotis gelida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 200-280 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, primarily Luzon and Mindanao) | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Siberia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Philippine Atlas Moth
A giant silk moth endemic to the Philippines with rich chestnut-brown wings and large transparent triangular windows near the wing tips. It closely resembles the common Atlas moth but has distinct wing patterns.
Did You Know?
This species was only recognized as distinct from Attacus atlas in the late 20th century through careful study of wing pattern differences.
Subarctic Dart Moth
A medium-sized moth with dark grayish-brown forewings marked with kidney and orbicular spots. It flies in midsummer across subarctic tundra. Larvae are typical cutworms that feed on low-growing tundra vegetation.
Did You Know?
The larvae spend the harsh Arctic winter frozen in the soil, resuming feeding for only a few weeks each summer.