Polyphemus Moth vs Riband Wave Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polyphemus Moth | Riband Wave Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antheraea polyphemus | Idaea aversata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 100-150mm | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.
Riband Wave Moth
A small greyish moth occurring in both banded and plain forms. The banded form has a conspicuous dark central band across the forewings.
Did You Know?
Both the banded and plain forms can emerge from the same brood of eggs.