Lime Hawk-moth vs Emperor Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime Hawk-moth | Emperor Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mimas tiliae | Saturnia pavonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 55-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime Hawk-moth
A beautifully scalloped hawk-moth with variable pink-green to brown colouration and dark central wing bands. Adults do not feed at all, living only on energy stored as caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its wing colour varies enormously, from bright salmon pink to deep olive green, even within the same brood.
Emperor Moth
Europe's only native member of the giant silk moth family, with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Males are colourful day-fliers while females are larger and nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a virgin female's scent from over a mile away using their huge feathered antennae.