Green Baron vs Bedstraw Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Baron | Bedstraw Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euthalia adonia | Hyles gallii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar) | Europe, North America, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Baron
A forest butterfly with vivid iridescent green upperside in males, while females are brownish with white markings. It has a powerful, gliding flight pattern and rarely opens its wings when settled.
Did You Know?
The brilliant green of the male is produced by microscopic structures in the wing scales rather than by any chemical pigment.
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.