Oleander hawk-moth — size comparison

The oleander hawk-moth lives chiefly in warm regions and makes long-distance flights. Adults feed on nectar. Caterpillars feed on oleanders and periwinkles. Its

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Oleander hawk-moth

Daphnis nerii

110 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
051015
Oleander hawk-mothWingspan110 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Oleander hawk-moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The oleander hawk-moth lives chiefly in warm regions and makes long-distance flights. Adults feed on nectar.

Caterpillars feed on oleanders and periwinkles. Its migratory nature means a sighting does not always indicate a permanent local population developing throughout the year.

Measurement sources