Eyed Hawk-moth vs Large Gold Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eyed Hawk-moth | Large Gold Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smerinthus ocellatus | Staphylinus caesareus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 70-95 mm wingspan | 17-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Large Gold Rove Beetle
A large and handsome rove beetle with golden pubescence on its thorax and bright orange abdominal bands. It is an aggressive predator of carrion-feeding insects.
Did You Know?
Its species name caesareus means imperial, referring to its regal golden markings.