Convolvulus Hawk-moth vs Polyphemus Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Convolvulus Hawk-moth | Polyphemus Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrius convolvuli | Antheraea polyphemus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm wingspan | Wingspan 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Convolvulus Hawk-moth
A powerful migrant hawk-moth with a streamlined grey body and pink-banded abdomen. It possesses an extraordinarily long proboscis for feeding from deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can exceed 10 cm in length, allowing it to reach nectar in the deepest trumpet-shaped flowers.
Polyphemus Moth
A large tan moth with prominent purple-ringed eyespots on its hindwings. It is named after the cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.
Did You Know?
A single caterpillar can eat 86000 times its weight in food in the two months before it pupates.