Hawk Moth (Australian Privet Hawk Moth) vs Subarctic Dart Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawk Moth (Australian Privet Hawk Moth) | Subarctic Dart Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilogramma menephron | Agrotis gelida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 100-120 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Alaska, northern Canada, subarctic Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hawk Moth (Australian Privet Hawk Moth)
One of Australia's largest hawk moths, with a robust grey body and intricately patterned wings that provide superb camouflage on tree bark. The large green caterpillars have a distinctive tail horn.
Did You Know?
Hawk moth caterpillars rear up and vibrate their bodies when threatened, making them appear larger and more intimidating.
Subarctic Dart Moth
A medium-sized moth with dark grayish-brown forewings marked with kidney and orbicular spots. It flies in midsummer across subarctic tundra. Larvae are typical cutworms that feed on low-growing tundra vegetation.
Did You Know?
The larvae spend the harsh Arctic winter frozen in the soil, resuming feeding for only a few weeks each summer.