Frangipani Hawk Moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frangipani Hawk Moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudosphinx tetrio | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frangipani Hawk Moth
A large gray hawk moth whose larvae are among the most spectacular caterpillars in the world, with bold black and yellow banding and a bright red head. It is common throughout the tropics.
Did You Know?
The frangipani caterpillar's vivid warning coloration and ability to sequester toxic alkaloids from its host plant make it one of the most conspicuous and well-defended caterpillars in the Americas.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.