Spurge Hawkmoth vs Coccygomimus Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spurge Hawkmoth | Coccygomimus Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles euphorbiae | Pimpla turionellae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spurge Hawkmoth
A striking hawkmoth with olive and pink forewings and rosy-red hindwings with a black base. Its caterpillar is equally spectacular with red, black, yellow, and white markings.
Did You Know?
It has been introduced to North America as a biological control agent for invasive leafy spurge.
Coccygomimus Wasp
A cosmopolitan black ichneumonid used in biological control of pine shoot moths. Females sting and paralyze host pupae before ovipositing.
Did You Know?
It has been deliberately released in many countries as a biological control agent against pine shoot moths.