Splendid Ghost Moth vs Guedin's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ghost Moth | Guedin's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aenetus ligniveren | Macroglossum gyrans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.
Guedin's Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and orange-yellow hindwings. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is widespread across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Macroglossum gyrans can beat its wings over 70 times per second while hovering, producing the characteristic humming sound that gives its genus its name.