Swallow Prominent vs Madagascan Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow Prominent | Madagascan Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheosia tremula | Argema mittrei male form |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | Wingspan 44-60mm | 200 mm wingspan with 150 mm tails |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.
Madagascan Moon Moth
The male form has exceptionally long tail streamers that can exceed 15 cm. These tails spin in flight, confusing bat echolocation.
Did You Know?
The spinning tail streamers deflect bat attacks away from the moth's body.