Pine Hawk-moth vs Alpine Cave Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Hawk-moth | Alpine Cave Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphinx pinastri | Onychiuroides alpinus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Sphingidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 70-87 mm wingspan | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Italy |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Pine Hawk-moth
A sleek grey hawk-moth with dark streaks that provide perfect camouflage against pine bark. It is strongly associated with conifer plantations and native pinewoods.
Did You Know?
When resting on a pine trunk, its streamlined body and bark-like colouring make it almost impossible to spot.
Alpine Cave Springtail
A recently described blind springtail from caves in the Italian Alps. It lacks eyes, pigment, and a jumping furca.
Did You Know?
It survives in caves where temperatures remain just a few degrees above freezing.