Guedin's Hawk Moth vs Rush Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Guedin's Hawk Moth | Rush Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macroglossum gyrans | Nomophila noctuella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Guedin's Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and orange-yellow hindwings. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is widespread across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Macroglossum gyrans can beat its wings over 70 times per second while hovering, producing the characteristic humming sound that gives its genus its name.
Rush Veneer Moth
A migratory snout moth with warm brown forewings and pale hindwings. It is a strong flier that regularly migrates northward from the Mediterranean each year.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widely distributed moths in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.