Bedstraw Hawk Moth vs Sweetheart Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bedstraw Hawk Moth | Sweetheart Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles gallii | Catocala amatrix |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 75-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, northern Asia | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States |
| 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.
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.