Giant Grey Hawk Moth vs Pine Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Grey Hawk Moth | Pine Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrius cingulata | Polyphylla fullo |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 95-130 mm | 25-36mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Pine Chafer
A large brown chafer beetle with white marbled markings on its elytra. Males have enormous fan-shaped antennae with seven lamellae.
Did You Know?
When handled it produces a loud hissing sound by rubbing its abdomen against its wing cases which can startle predators.