Oleander Hawkmoth vs Doris Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oleander Hawkmoth | Doris Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Daphnis nerii | Heliconius doris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm wingspan | 65-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oleander Hawkmoth
A large hawkmoth with beautiful camouflage patterns in shades of green and pink that perfectly match oleander leaves. It is a strong migrant.
Did You Know?
Despite its larvae feeding on the highly toxic oleander plant, the caterpillars are not themselves poisonous to predators.
Doris Longwing
A highly variable Heliconius butterfly that occurs in multiple color forms including blue, red, and green morphs. All forms share the same basic wing shape but differ dramatically in color pattern. It inhabits the understory of dense tropical forests.
Did You Know?
A single population can contain blue, red, and green color morphs, all controlled by a single genetic switch, making it a model for studying wing pattern evolution.