Zanna Lanternfly vs Black Arches
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanna Lanternfly | Black Arches |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zanna nobilis | Lymantria monacha |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Erebidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zanna Lanternfly
An African lanternfly with a distinctive upturned snout-like head process and brown cryptic forewings. The hindwings are boldly patterned with red or orange and black.
Did You Know?
African lanternflies of the genus Zanna are the ecological equivalents of the Neotropical Fulgora, showing convergent evolution in head morphology.
Black Arches
A striking moth with white wings boldly marked with black zigzag lines and a pink-flushed abdomen. It can occasionally erupt in huge outbreaks that defoliate conifer forests.
Did You Know?
During outbreaks in central Europe, caterpillar frass falling from trees sounds like rainfall.