Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Mother Shipton
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Mother Shipton |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Euclidia mi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 30-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Mother Shipton
A day-flying moth whose forewing markings resemble the profile of a witch's face. It is named after the famous English prophetess Mother Shipton.
Did You Know?
The wing pattern clearly shows a hooked nose, chin, and eye in profile, resembling a caricature of a crone.