Pine Hawk-moth vs Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Hawk-moth | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphinx pinastri | Chrysomela tremula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 70-87 mm wingspan | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.