Latreille's Hawk Moth vs Bolboceras Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Latreille's Hawk Moth | Bolboceras Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theretra latreillii | Bolboceras armiger |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Guinea, Southeast Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Latreille's Hawk Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings bearing a distinctive pale stripe. It is common in eastern Australia where its caterpillars feed on grape and ornamental vines.
Did You Know?
In Australia, this moth is commonly known as the 'grapevine hawk moth' and is one of the most frequently encountered sphingids in suburban Sydney.
Bolboceras Dung Beetle
A stout, rounded earth-boring beetle with a yellowish-brown body and a prominent horn on the male head. It digs deep burrows to cultivate subterranean fungal gardens rather than provisioning with dung. Adults are attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Rather than eating dung, this earth-boring beetle cultivates underground fungal gardens in its burrows.