Pine Emperor Moth vs Ruby Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Emperor Moth | Ruby Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Imbrasia cytherea | Phragmatobia fuliginosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Arctiidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Emperor Moth
A large South African emperor moth with brown and cream banded wings. Its caterpillars can become significant defoliators of pine plantations in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Pine emperor moth caterpillars occasionally undergo population explosions that can completely defoliate large areas of commercial pine plantation.
Ruby Tiger Moth
A small tiger moth with dark brownish-red forewings and rosy-red hindwings spotted with black. It is common across the northern hemisphere and flies both day and night.
Did You Know?
The hairy caterpillar can survive being frozen solid during winter and resumes feeding when it thaws.