Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth vs Comet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth | Comet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis puta | Argema mittrei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 200 mm wingspan, 150 mm tail |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth
A small, pale greyish-brown moth with a shuttle-shaped claviform stigma. Males and females show different color tones, with females being darker.
Did You Know?
It can produce two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.
Comet Moth
One of the worlds largest silk moths, with brilliant yellow wings and tail spans reaching 20 cm. Endemic to Madagascar. Males have longer tails than females.
Did You Know?
The comet moths spectacular 15-20 cm tail is the longest of any moth — and like the luna moth, it likely evolved to confuse bat echolocation.