Large Birch Cimbicid vs Privet Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Birch Cimbicid | Privet Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex connatus | Sphinx ligustri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern and Eastern Europe, Siberia | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Birch Cimbicid
A very large sawfly, closely related to C. femoratus, with a massive body and distinctly clubbed antennae. Adults vary in color from yellowish to dark brownish-black.
Did You Know?
This species was once confused with C. femoratus until detailed morphological studies separated them as distinct species based on antennal and genital characters.
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.