Gatekeeper vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gatekeeper | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyronia tithonus | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 34-38 mm wingspan | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Southern Europe | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gatekeeper
A common warm-brown butterfly often seen basking on hedgerow flowers in high summer. It has distinctive twin white pupils within the eye-spots on its forewings.
Did You Know?
Its alternative name 'Hedge Brown' reflects its strong association with hedgerow habitats.
Striped Hawkmoth
A streamlined hawk-moth with olive-brown forewings crossed by pale veins and pink-banded hindwings. It is a strong migrant covering thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
It migrates northward from Africa each spring and has been recorded flying non-stop across the Sahara Desert.