Bedstraw Hawk Moth vs Abbott's Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bedstraw Hawk Moth | Abbott's Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles gallii | Sphecodina abbottii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, northern Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.
Abbott's Sphinx Moth
A unique hawk moth with scalloped brown wings and a yellow and brown banded body resembling a large hornet. Its flight is rapid and bee-like, flying mainly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Abbott's sphinx is named after John Abbott, an 18th-century English naturalist who produced over 3,000 paintings of Georgian insects.