Small Spurwing Mayfly vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Spurwing Mayfly | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centroptilum luteolum | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Baetidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Spurwing Mayfly
A tiny, elegant mayfly with a distinctive spur on its hindwing. It is widespread in European streams and rivers with good water quality.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mayflies that swarm over water, small spurwings often emerge individually and drift with the current.
Striped Hawkmoth
A streamlined hawk-moth with olive-brown forewings crossed by pale veins and pink-banded hindwings. It is a strong migrant covering thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
It migrates northward from Africa each spring and has been recorded flying non-stop across the Sahara Desert.