Cruiser Butterfly vs Privet Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cruiser Butterfly | Privet Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vindula dejone | Sphinx ligustri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines) | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cruiser Butterfly
A large butterfly with warm orange wings marked with black spots and lines. Males are bright tawny-orange while females are paler with more elaborate brown and white patterning.
Did You Know?
Males often patrol river courses and forest clearings with a powerful cruising flight, hence the common name.
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.