Lime Hawk-moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime Hawk-moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mimas tiliae | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, Western 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.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.