White Witch Moth vs Asian Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Witch Moth | Asian Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thysania agrippina | Urocerus antennatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 250-310 mm wingspan | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | East Asia, Japan, Russian Far East |
| 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.
Asian Horntail
A large wood wasp from East Asia with a dark body and distinctively long antennae. It attacks various coniferous trees, particularly larches and spruces.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a potential quarantine pest due to the risk of introduction to new regions through untreated conifer timber imports.