Cromwell Chafer Beetle vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cromwell Chafer Beetle | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prodontria lewisii | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Cromwell Chafer Beetle
A small chafer beetle endemic to a tiny area near Cromwell in Central Otago, New Zealand. Adults are nocturnal and feed on native grasses.
Did You Know?
Its entire habitat is protected within an 81-hectare reserve, one of the smallest nature reserves created for an insect.
Striped Hawkmoth
A streamlined hawk-moth with olive-brown forewings crossed by pale veins and pink-banded hindwings. It is a strong migrant covering thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
It migrates northward from Africa each spring and has been recorded flying non-stop across the Sahara Desert.