Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Peach Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Peach Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Caliroa annulipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Europe |
| 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.
Peach Slug Sawfly
A small, shiny black sawfly whose slug-like larvae feed on the upper leaf surface of various fruit trees, including peach, cherry, and hawthorn.
Did You Know?
Unlike the closely related pear slug, this species feeds primarily from the upper leaf surface rather than the lower surface.