Pale Brown Hawk Moth vs Great Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Brown Hawk Moth | Great Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theretra nessus | Polyura eudamippus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale Brown Hawk Moth
A sleek hawk moth with uniform brown coloring and darker lateral stripes along the body. It is widespread across tropical Asia and Australasia.
Did You Know?
Theretra nessus caterpillars undergo dramatic color changes between instars, shifting from green to brown as they mature.
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.