Elephant Hawk-moth vs Poplar Hawkmoth
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Elephant Hawk-moth
0.07 m
Human
1.75 m
Poplar Hawkmoth
0.045 m
| Elephant Hawk-moth | Poplar Hawkmoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0015–0.003 g | 0.0008–0.0015 g |
| Length | 5.5–7 cm | 3.5–4.5 cm |
| Wingspan | 4.5–6.2 cm | 6.5–9 cm |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 0.08–0.25 yrs | 0.08–0.16 yrs |
| Incubation | – | 14 days |
| Offspring | 50–200 | 80–200 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Woodland, Grassland, Garden, Urban, Farmland, Heathland | Forest, Woodland, Garden, Farmland, Urban, Wetland, River, Lake |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |