Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Grass Webworm Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Grass Webworm Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Herpetogramma licarsisalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Southeast Asia, Oceania, Africa, South America |
| 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.
Grass Webworm Moth
A small brownish moth with faint wavy lines across the forewings. Its larvae spin silk webs over grass and can cause serious damage to tropical lawns and pastures.
Did You Know?
Larvae create silken tunnels at the base of grass stems where they hide during the day.