Vine Hawk Moth vs Atlas Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vine Hawk Moth | Atlas Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion velox | Polyommatus atlanticus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Vine Hawk Moth
A sleek olive-brown hawk moth with a distinctive pale dorsal stripe. It is widespread across Africa and Asia, and is one of the most commonly encountered sphingids in Australia.
Did You Know?
Hippotion velox is one of the most common hawk moths encountered in Australian suburban gardens, where it is attracted to outdoor lights.
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.