Great Purple Emperor vs Spurge Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Purple Emperor | Spurge Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sasakia charonda | Hyles euphorbiae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 75-110 mm wingspan | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Great Purple Emperor
Japan's national butterfly, known as 'o-murasaki' in Japanese. Males display a stunning purple iridescence on their wings. A large and powerful flier found in deciduous forests.
Did You Know?
Designated as Japan's national butterfly in 1957, the Great Purple Emperor is rarely seen feeding on flowers, preferring tree sap instead.
Spurge Hawkmoth
A striking hawkmoth with olive and pink forewings and rosy-red hindwings with a black base. Its caterpillar is equally spectacular with red, black, yellow, and white markings.
Did You Know?
It has been introduced to North America as a biological control agent for invasive leafy spurge.