Pea Moth vs Japanese Giant Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pea Moth | Japanese Giant Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydia nigricana | Saturnia japonica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm wingspan | 85-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pea Moth
A small tortrix moth whose larvae feed inside pea pods. A significant pest of commercial and garden peas. Adults fly in June-July when peas are flowering.
Did You Know?
Finding a maggot in your fresh garden peas almost certainly means a pea moth larva has been at work.
Japanese Giant Silkmoth
A large reddish-brown moth with prominent eyespots on all four wings. It is endemic to Japan and closely related to the European Emperor Moth.
Did You Know?
It is considered a harbinger of spring in rural Japan, where it is called 'kusu-san'.