Common Crow Butterfly vs Eyed Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Crow Butterfly | Eyed Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euploea core | Smerinthus ocellatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 85-95 mm wingspan | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Crow Butterfly
Dark brown wings with rows of white marginal spots. Highly toxic due to alkaloids sequestered from its larval food plants.
Did You Know?
Males form large aggregations during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the millions.
Eyed Hawk-moth
A large hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings that conceal vivid blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When startled, it flashes its eyespots to frighten predators.
Did You Know?
The flash of its eyespots has been shown experimentally to startle birds into abandoning their attack.