Elephant Hawk-moth vs Common Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Hawk-moth | Common Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila elpenor | Danaus genutia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elephant Hawk-moth
A stunning pink and olive-green moth that hovers at flowers like a hummingbird at dusk. Its caterpillar has eyespots and a trunk-like shape, resembling a small elephant.
Did You Know?
It has exceptional night vision and can see colour in near-total darkness.
Common Tiger
A tawny-orange butterfly with black veins and white-spotted black wing margins, resembling the Monarch butterfly. Its bold coloration warns predators of the toxic cardenolides sequestered from milkweed host plants.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair pencils on their abdomens that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.