Verdant Sphinx Moth vs Small Heath Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Sphinx Moth | Small Heath Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloron megaera | Coenonympha pamphilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| 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.
Small Heath Butterfly
A small, plain orange-brown butterfly that always rests with its wings closed. It is one of the most widespread grassland butterflies in Europe.
Did You Know?
It never opens its wings when at rest, always keeping the underwing eyespot visible as a predator deflection.