Abbott's Sphinx Moth vs Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Abbott's Sphinx Moth | Saddleback Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecodina abbottii | Acharia stimulea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 26-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Abbott's Sphinx Moth
A unique hawk moth with scalloped brown wings and a yellow and brown banded body resembling a large hornet. Its flight is rapid and bee-like, flying mainly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Abbott's sphinx is named after John Abbott, an 18th-century English naturalist who produced over 3,000 paintings of Georgian insects.
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
A dark brown moth best known for its extraordinary caterpillar, which is bright green with a brown saddle-shaped marking and venomous spines. The sting causes intense burning pain.
Did You Know?
Its sting is among the most painful of any North American caterpillar and can cause nausea in sensitive individuals.