Striped Hawkmoth vs Cleopatra Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Hawkmoth | Cleopatra Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles livornica | Gonepteryx cleopatra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Pieridae |
| Size | Wingspan 60-80mm | Wingspan 50-70mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cleopatra Butterfly
A large butterfly with deep orange forewings in males and pale greenish wings in females. Common in Mediterranean areas.
Did You Know?
Males have the deepest orange coloring of any European pierid butterfly, contrasting with their lemon-yellow undersides.