Hornet Moth vs Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Moth | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sesia apiformis | Pararge xiphioides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 33-48 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hornet Moth
A clearwing moth that is a near-perfect mimic of the European hornet.
Did You Know?
It even buzzes and moves its abdomen like a hornet when disturbed.
Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
A brown butterfly with orange eyespot patches endemic to the western Canary Islands. It flies in shaded laurel forest clearings.
Did You Know?
Males defend sun patches on the forest floor, chasing away any intruding butterflies.