Spanish Festoon vs Death Head Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spanish Festoon | Death Head Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zerynthia rumina | Acherontia lachesis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spanish Festoon
A brightly patterned butterfly with zigzag black markings and red and yellow patches on its wings. It is a spring-flying species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar feeds on toxic birthwort plants, making both larva and adult distasteful to birds.
Death Head Hawk Moth
An Asian death head moth that squeaks loudly and raids bee hives for honey.
Did You Know?
It produces a chemical that mimics bee pheromones to avoid attack inside hives.