Pine Hawk-moth vs Beet Armyworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Hawk-moth | Beet Armyworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphinx pinastri | Spodoptera exigua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 70-87 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Worldwide warm regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Beet Armyworm
A small grayish-brown moth whose green caterpillars attack a wide range of vegetable and field crops. Larvae often skeletonize leaves before moving to fruits and growing points.
Did You Know?
Young larvae spin fine silk threads that allow them to balloon on the wind to new host plants.