Elephant Hawk-moth vs Five-Spotted Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Hawk-moth | Five-Spotted Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila elpenor | Manduca quinquemaculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 95-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Throughout North America |
| 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.
Five-Spotted Hawk Moth
A large mottled gray moth whose caterpillar is the familiar tomato hornworm with a distinctive black horn. The adult has five pairs of yellow-orange spots on its abdomen.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar is frequently confused with the tobacco hornworm but can be distinguished by its V-shaped white markings instead of diagonal stripes.