Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Pearl Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Pearl Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Charaxes varanes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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.
Pearl Charaxes
A medium-sized charaxes butterfly with pearly white underwings and tawny-orange uppersides. It is one of the most common charaxes in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, charaxes are attracted to rotting fruit and animal droppings rather than flowers.