Privet Hawk-moth vs Prostoia Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Privet Hawk-moth | Prostoia Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphinx ligustri | Prostoia besametsa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.