Poplar Hawk-moth vs Peruvian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Hawk-moth | Peruvian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laothoe populi | Ameromyia lineata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Peru, Western South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Poplar Hawk-moth
A large grey-brown hawk-moth that holds its hindwings forward of the forewings at rest, creating an unusual silhouette. It is the most common hawk-moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it reveals a rust-orange patch on its hindwings to startle predators before dropping to the ground.
Peruvian Antlion
A neotropical antlion found in dry inter-Andean valleys and coastal deserts. Adapted to extremely arid conditions.
Did You Know?
It thrives in some of the driest deserts in South America where few other neuropterans survive.