Sertania Metalmark vs Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sertania Metalmark | Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sertania circumdata | Acherontia styx |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 80-115 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sertania Metalmark
Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.
Did You Know?
Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.
Lesser Death's-head Hawk Moth
An Asian relative of the death's-head hawk moth, similarly marked with a skull pattern on the thorax. It is slightly smaller but equally capable of entering beehives to feed on honey.
Did You Know?
Like its European cousin, Acherontia styx can produce a squeaking sound by forcing air through its proboscis, which may mimic queen bee pheromones to pacify guard bees.