Bogong Moth vs Small Elephant Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bogong Moth | Small Elephant Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrotis infusa | Deilephila porcellus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 40-52 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Bogong Moth
A migratory moth that aestivates in alpine caves in enormous aggregations.
Did You Know?
Aboriginal Australians have harvested them as a high-fat food source for millennia.
Small Elephant Hawk Moth
A smaller relative of the elephant hawk moth, with delicate pink and yellow-olive coloring. It is found in grasslands and meadows where bedstraw grows abundantly.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'small,' this moth is still impressively sized compared to most Lepidoptera, with a wingspan approaching that of many butterfly species.