White Witch Moth vs Cretan Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Witch Moth | Cretan Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thysania agrippina | Euplagia quadripunctaria rhodosensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 250-310 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Crete, Rhodes, Mediterranean Islands |
| 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.
Cretan Tiger Moth
A colorful tiger moth found on Mediterranean islands including Crete and Rhodes. It has black-and-white striped forewings and red-orange hindwings.
Did You Know?
Thousands gather in the Valley of the Butterflies on Rhodes each summer to aestivate.