Adonis Blue vs Guedin's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Adonis Blue | Guedin's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lysandra bellargus | Macroglossum gyrans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.
Guedin's Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and orange-yellow hindwings. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is widespread across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Macroglossum gyrans can beat its wings over 70 times per second while hovering, producing the characteristic humming sound that gives its genus its name.