Vine Hawk Moth vs Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vine Hawk Moth | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion velox | Cryptotermes dudleyi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Sphingidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.