Common Buckeye vs Death Head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Buckeye | Death Head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia coenia | Acherontia lachesis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 42-55 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Buckeye
Brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Eyespots deter predators by mimicking the eyes of larger animals.
Did You Know?
Their large eyespots have been shown to startle birds into abandoning attacks.
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.