Giant Grey Hawk Moth vs Imperial Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Grey Hawk Moth | Imperial Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrius cingulata | Delias harpalyce |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 95-130 mm | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa | Australia |
| 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.
Imperial Jezebel
A striking butterfly with white uppersides and vivid red and yellow undersides. It flies high in eucalypt canopy and is common in southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on parasitic mistletoe plants growing on eucalyptus trees.