Round-winged Muslin Moth vs Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-winged Muslin Moth | Hummingbird Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thumatha senex | Macroglossum stellatarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
A day-flying moth that hovers at flowers and produces an audible hum, almost perfectly mimicking a hummingbird. Has exceptional visual memory for flower locations.
Did You Know?
This moth can remember the locations of hundreds of individual flowers and times its visits to when nectar is replenished — a memory feat unmatched by most insects.