Imbrasia Silk Moth vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imbrasia Silk Moth | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Imbrasia epimethea | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 90-130 mm | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Imbrasia Silk Moth
A large West African saturniid with reddish-brown wings bearing dark eyespots. Its caterpillars are among the most widely consumed edible insects in the Congo Basin.
Did You Know?
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, caterpillars of Imbrasia epimethea are a staple food and are sold in markets throughout the country.
Striped Hawkmoth
A streamlined hawk-moth with olive-brown forewings crossed by pale veins and pink-banded hindwings. It is a strong migrant covering thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
It migrates northward from Africa each spring and has been recorded flying non-stop across the Sahara Desert.