Yam Hawk Moth vs Small Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yam Hawk Moth | Small Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theretra oldenlandiae | Anania hortulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 26-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yam Hawk Moth
A widespread tropical hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and contrasting dark and light lateral body stripes. Its larvae feed on a wide variety of plants including yams and grape vines.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most polyphagous hawk moths, with larvae recorded feeding on plants from more than a dozen different families.
Small Magpie Moth
A pretty white moth with black spots and a yellow head. Despite its name, it is a crambid rather than a geometrid like the true Magpie Moth.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar lives inside a rolled leaf shelter that it spins shut with silk.