Splendid Ghost Moth vs Common Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ghost Moth | Common Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenetus ligniveren | Polyura athamas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | Wingspan 70-90mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.
Common Nawab
A large butterfly with pale green-white wings edged in black with two prominent hindwing tails. It has a powerful fast flight and is rarely seen feeding on flowers.
Did You Know?
Instead of flowers it feeds on rotting fruit, tree sap, and animal dung using its proboscis to probe wet surfaces.