Miami Blue vs Giant Grey Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Miami Blue | Giant Grey Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri | Agrius cingulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 2-2.5 cm wingspan | 95-130 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Miami Blue
A small blue butterfly once common throughout coastal South Florida. It is now restricted to a few islands in the Florida Keys.
Did You Know?
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 devastated much of its remaining habitat, accelerating its decline.
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.