Vine Hawk Moth vs Spanish Festoon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vine Hawk Moth | Spanish Festoon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion velox | Zerynthia rumina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Spanish Festoon
A brightly patterned butterfly with zigzag black markings and red and yellow patches on its wings. It is a spring-flying species restricted to the western Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar feeds on toxic birthwort plants, making both larva and adult distasteful to birds.