White Witch Moth vs Anna's Eighty-Eight
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Witch Moth | Anna's Eighty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thysania agrippina | Diaethria anna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 250-310 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Witch Moth
Holds the record for the widest wingspan of any moth or butterfly at up to 310 mm. A nocturnal neotropical species with pale grey-white wings and wavy dark markings.
Did You Know?
With a wingspan up to 31 cm, the white witch moth has the widest wingspan of any living insect — broader than a dinner plate and rivaling small birds in flight.
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'