Lime-speck Pug vs Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Hummingbird Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Macroglossum stellatarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
A day-flying moth that hovers at flowers and produces an audible hum, almost perfectly mimicking a hummingbird. Has exceptional visual memory for flower locations.
Did You Know?
This moth can remember the locations of hundreds of individual flowers and times its visits to when nectar is replenished — a memory feat unmatched by most insects.