Duke of Burgundy vs Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Duke of Burgundy | Convolvulus Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hamearis lucina | Agrius convolvuli |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 29-34 mm wingspan | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining regionally) | Least Concern |
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.
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.