Eyed Hawk-moth vs Blue Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eyed Hawk-moth | Blue Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smerinthus ocellatus | Polyura schreiber |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eyed Hawk-moth
A large hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings that conceal vivid blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When startled, it flashes its eyespots to frighten predators.
Did You Know?
The flash of its eyespots has been shown experimentally to startle birds into abandoning their attack.
Blue Nawab
A powerful and fast-flying butterfly with a pale bluish-white upper surface and intricate brown and orange undersides. It has distinctive short tails on the hindwings and a rapid, gliding flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike many butterflies, the Blue Nawab rarely visits flowers and instead prefers fermenting fruit and animal dung for nutrients.