Elephant Hawk-moth vs River Jewelwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Hawk-moth | River Jewelwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila elpenor | Calopteryx aequabilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Sphingidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 42-54 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | 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.
River Jewelwing
A North American damselfly with narrow dark wing tips in males and a metallic green body. It prefers faster-flowing rivers than the Ebony Jewelwing.
Did You Know?
Males have dark tips on otherwise clear wings, the reverse pattern of most other jewelwings.