Verdant Sphinx Moth vs Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Sphinx Moth | Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloron megaera | Vanessa vulcania |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Canary Islands, Madeira |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Verdant Sphinx Moth
A large green and brown hawk moth that pollinates tropical flowers at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.
Canary Islands Admiral Butterfly
An endemic butterfly closely related to the red admiral, found in the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has darker coloring with brighter orange-red bands.
Did You Know?
It was long considered a subspecies of the red admiral before being elevated to full species status.