Striped Hawkmoth vs Willow Beauty
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Hawkmoth | Willow Beauty |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles livornica | Peribatodes rhomboidaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 60-80mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Willow Beauty
A well-camouflaged moth with grey-brown wings marked with dark cross-lines that blends perfectly with tree bark. It is one of the most common moths found in gardens.
Did You Know?
Like the peppered moth, it has developed a darker form in areas affected by industrial pollution.