Verdant Hawk Moth vs Privet Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Hawk Moth | Privet Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinostoma smaragditis | Sphinx ligustri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.