Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Gynaephora rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 28-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, northern Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-striped Hawk Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings, featuring silver stripes along the body. It is a powerful migrant found throughout the tropics.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars have prominent eyespots that make them look like small snakes to deter predators.
Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillar Moth
A close relative of the Greenland woolly bear, this moth has pale gray wings and a densely furred body. The caterpillar is covered in long dark hairs and freezes solid each winter. Adults have reduced mouthparts.
Did You Know?
This moth's caterpillar is parasitized at very high rates by ichneumon wasps, which may extend its already decade-long development even further.