Death Head Hawkmoth vs Kentish Glory Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Death Head Hawkmoth | Kentish Glory Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acherontia atropos | Endromis versicolora |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Endromidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 55-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Death Head Hawkmoth
Famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax. Can emit a loud squeak when disturbed. Raids beehives by mimicking bee scent to steal honey.
Did You Know?
Deaths-head hawkmoths invade beehives by releasing a chemical that mimics the scent of bees, allowing them to walk in unbothered and feast on honey.
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.