Kentish Glory Moth vs Giant Grey Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kentish Glory Moth | Giant Grey Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Endromis versicolora | Agrius cingulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Endromidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm wingspan | 95-130 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kentish Glory Moth
A day-flying moth once widespread in England but now extinct there.
Did You Know?
Males detect females from over a kilometer away using feathered antennae.
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.