Poplar Admiral vs Atlas Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Admiral | Atlas Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis populi | Attacus atlas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 250-300 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and northern Europe, temperate Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) | Least Concern |
Poplar Admiral
Europe's largest nymphalid butterfly with broad dark wings bearing white bands and orange submarginal crescents. It is shy and rarely descends from the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
It is so difficult to observe that many lepidopterists travel years before seeing one in the wild.
Atlas Moth
One of the largest moths in the world by wing area. Adults have no mouths and do not eat, living only 1-2 weeks on stored fat. Wing tips mimic snake heads.
Did You Know?
The atlas moth has no mouth — as an adult, it cannot eat. It survives entirely on fat stored during its caterpillar stage, living just long enough to mate.