Caenis Glider vs Guedin's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caenis Glider | Guedin's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe caenis | Macroglossum gyrans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Guinea) | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Caenis Glider
A widespread West African forest butterfly with orange-tawny males and brownish females with white markings. It is commonly found along forest paths and in clearings. The flight is a characteristic slow glide.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most commonly encountered Cymothoe species and is often the first glider butterfly new visitors to West African forests observe.
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.