Great Helen vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Helen | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio iswara | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 120-150 mm wingspan | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Thailand, Myanmar) | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail with dark velvety black wings bearing a broad white band across the hindwings and blue submarginal spots. The hindwings have distinctive spatulate tails.
Did You Know?
Males are often seen mud-puddling in large groups along forest streams, sometimes alongside dozens of other swallowtail species.
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.