Common Crow Butterfly vs Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Crow Butterfly | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euploea core | Hemaris thysbe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 85-95 mm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings bordered in reddish-brown that closely resembles a hummingbird. It hovers at flowers while feeding with its long proboscis.
Did You Know?
Its wings are initially covered in scales when it emerges from its cocoon, but the scales fall off during its first flight, leaving them transparent.