South American Luna Moth vs Hawaiian Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Luna Moth | Hawaiian Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copaxa lavendera | Nesosydne chambersi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Delphacidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.
Hawaiian Planthopper
A tiny planthopper endemic to Hawaii that feeds on native grasses. It is one of over 100 Nesosydne species that evolved on the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Nesosydne underwent one of the most spectacular adaptive radiations of any insect group in Hawaii.