Verdant Hawk Moth vs Hag Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Hawk Moth | Hag Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinostoma smaragditis | Phobetron pithecium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Verdant Hawk Moth
A vivid emerald-green hawk moth found in tropical Pacific islands.
Did You Know?
Its green coloration is unusually stable compared to most green moths.
Hag Moth
A furry brown moth whose larva is called the monkey slug due to its bizarre shape with curly fleshy lateral projections. The caterpillar looks nothing like a typical lepidopteran larva.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's curly brown appendages are thought to mimic a shed tarantula skin to deter predators.