Emperor Moth vs Pine Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emperor Moth | Pine Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saturnia pavonia | Sphinx pinastri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-85 mm wingspan | 70-87 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emperor Moth
Europe's only native member of the giant silk moth family, with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Males are colourful day-fliers while females are larger and nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a virgin female's scent from over a mile away using their huge feathered antennae.
Pine Hawk-moth
A sleek grey hawk-moth with dark streaks that provide perfect camouflage against pine bark. It is strongly associated with conifer plantations and native pinewoods.
Did You Know?
When resting on a pine trunk, its streamlined body and bark-like colouring make it almost impossible to spot.