Buff Arches vs Five-Spotted Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff Arches | Five-Spotted Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habrosyne pyritoides | Manduca quinquemaculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 38-43 mm wingspan | 95-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Throughout North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buff Arches
A moth with intricate grey, white, and buff patterns creating a complex marbled effect on its forewings. It is closely related to the peach blossom and shares its bramble association.
Did You Know?
Its wing pattern is so complex that no simple description captures it, leading some to call it 'baroque'.
Five-Spotted Hawk Moth
A large mottled gray moth whose caterpillar is the familiar tomato hornworm with a distinctive black horn. The adult has five pairs of yellow-orange spots on its abdomen.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar is frequently confused with the tobacco hornworm but can be distinguished by its V-shaped white markings instead of diagonal stripes.