Processionary Caterpillar Moth vs Oberthur's Loepa Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Processionary Caterpillar Moth | Oberthur's Loepa Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ochrogaster lunifer | Loepa oberthuri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 80-105 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Southern China, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.
Oberthur's Loepa Moth
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with distinctive violet-centered eyespots surrounded by rings of yellow and brown. It is found in the montane forests of southern China and Vietnam.
Did You Know?
Named after the famous French entomologist Charles Oberthur, who described many Asian Lepidoptera in the late 19th century.