Cistus Forester vs Pellucid Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cistus Forester | Pellucid Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adscita statices | Cephonodes hylas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cistus Forester
A small, metallic green day-flying moth found on chalk grassland and damp meadows. Males have feathery antennae. Larvae feed on common sorrel and sheep's sorrel.
Did You Know?
The metallic green wings glow brilliantly in sunshine, making this one of the most jewel-like of all European moths.
Pellucid Hawk Moth
A strikingly beautiful day-flying hawk moth with entirely transparent wings and a bright green and yellow body. It hovers at flowers in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.
Did You Know?
Unlike most clearwing moths that lose scales gradually, Cephonodes hylas sheds nearly all its wing scales within seconds of emerging from the pupal case.