Tau Emperor Moth vs Lord Howe Island Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tau Emperor Moth | Lord Howe Island Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglia tau | Anoplognathus macleayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm wingspan | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.