Giant Grey Hawk Moth vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Grey Hawk Moth | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrius cingulata | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 95-130 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.