Eyed Hawk-moth vs Hagen's Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eyed Hawk-moth | Hagen's Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smerinthus ocellatus | Coniopteryx hageniana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Hagen's Dustywing
A minute dustywing found across Europe and known for its effectiveness against orchard mites. Easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, it can consume dozens of mites per day.