Southern Dogface vs Pine Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Dogface | Pine Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zerene cesonia | Imbrasia cytherea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 46-64 mm wingspan | 100-140 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Dogface
Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.
Pine Emperor Moth
A large South African emperor moth with brown and cream banded wings. Its caterpillars can become significant defoliators of pine plantations in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Pine emperor moth caterpillars occasionally undergo population explosions that can completely defoliate large areas of commercial pine plantation.