ARKive - Emperor moth - Saturnia pavonia- Related species

Species related to the Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia)

Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Hazel pot beetle (Cryptocephalus coryli)
An orange and black insect that has the typical - if slightly squarish - 'beetle' shape. The thorax is black in males and red in females... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) is a familiar and much feared social insect. They are quite large insects, with an obvious 'waist'... More 36 Images 8 Videos
Noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula)
The noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) is one of the largest bats in Europe. It has long, narrow wings, and the short fur lies close... More 7 Images 4 Videos
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
European roller (Coracias garrulus)
The European roller resembles a crow in size and build, but has stunningly colourful plumage, very unlike a crow. The head, neck and... More 29 Images 0 videos
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video
English rock-bristle (Seligeria calycina)
English rock-bristle is a small moss with narrow leaves, which grows in patches on shaded chalk... More 2 Images 0 videos
Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini)
Information on Derjugin's lizard (Darevskia derjugini) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi)
The small, stocky introduced Reeve's muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi) has a shiny reddish coat which turns brownish-grey in winter, and the chin... More 19 Images 1 Video
Hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris)
The hairy wood ant (Formica lugubris) can be distinguished from the other wood ants by the possession of a fringe of hairs that reaches down... More 6 Images 0 videos
Madeiran large white (Pieris wollastoni)
Information on the Madeiran large white is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Zullich's blue (Plebejus zullichi)
Information on Zullich's blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
Information on the hummingbird hawkmoth as currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
Madeiran brimstone (Gonepteryx maderensis)
Information on the Madeiran brimstone is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Madeiran speckled wood (Pararge xiphia)
Information on the Madeiran speckled wood (Pararge xiphia) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Scarce large blue (Phengaris teleius)
Information on the Scarce large blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video
Drab looper moth (Minoa murinata)
The delicate adults of the Drab Looper are greyish-brown in colour and have a silky appearance, but this 'sheen' is lost with age. The... More 6 Images 0 videos
Scarce blackneck moth (Lygephila craccae)
Adult Scarce Blackneck moths are similar in appearance to the blackneck moth (Lygephila pastinum), but have a deeper black collar behind the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io)
The beautiful peacock butterfly (Inachis io) is a well-known and instantly recognisable species thanks to its unique patterning. The... More 14 Images 5 Videos
Narrow-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris tityus)
Adults of the Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth are extremely similar in appearance to bumblebees, and gain a level of protection from this... More 6 Images 0 videos
Basil-thyme case-bearer moth (Coleophora tricolor)
Adults of the endangered Basil-thyme Case bearer have dusky ochreous forewings with delicate silvery-white streaks. Both the fore- and... More 4 Images 0 videos
Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Peppered moth (Biston betularia)
In its typical form, the Peppered Moth has pepper-and-salt camouflage pattern. In some areas it also has a sooty black or ‘melanic’ form... More 14 Images 4 Videos
Death’s-head hawkmoth (Acherontia styx)
Information on the death’s-head hawkmoth is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Desert black tip (Elphinstonia charlonia)
Information on the desert black tip is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Barred tooth-striped moth (Trichopteryx polycommata)
The Barred Tooth-striped is a greyish coloured moth. The caterpillars are green with two white lines and a dark central line passing along... More 2 Images 0 videos
Double line moth (Mythimna turca)
Adults of this scarce moth species are reddish-brown in colour with black cross-lines on the forewings. The caterpillar is pale brown in... More 4 Images 0 videos
Striped hawkmoth (Hyles livornica)
Information on the striped hawkmoth is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos

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