Tau Emperor Moth vs Camberwell Beauty
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tau Emperor Moth | Camberwell Beauty |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglia tau | Nymphalis antiopa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm wingspan | 62-86 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tau Emperor Moth
A day-flying silk moth with a distinctive T-shaped mark on each wing.
Did You Know?
Males fly rapidly in sunshine while females rest on tree trunks.
Camberwell Beauty
A large, velvety maroon butterfly with a broad creamy-yellow wing border and a row of blue spots. It is a rare migrant to Britain but common across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Adults hibernate through the winter and can live for over 11 months, making them one of the longest-lived butterflies.