Small Elephant Hawk Moth vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Elephant Hawk Moth | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila porcellus | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Small Elephant Hawk Moth
A smaller relative of the elephant hawk moth, with delicate pink and yellow-olive coloring. It is found in grasslands and meadows where bedstraw grows abundantly.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'small,' this moth is still impressively sized compared to most Lepidoptera, with a wingspan approaching that of many butterfly species.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.