Blinded Sphinx Moth vs Corvus Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blinded Sphinx Moth | Corvus Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paonias excaecata | Trapezites symmomus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blinded Sphinx Moth
A bark-patterned hawk moth with brown forewings and blue hindwing eyespots that lack the central pupil found in related species, giving it the name 'blinded.' It is widespread in North America.
Did You Know?
Its name 'excaecata' means 'blinded' in Latin, referring to the pupil-less eyespots that distinguish it from the closely related eyed hawk moth.
Corvus Skipper
A robust dark skipper butterfly with orange-spotted wings found in sedge-rich wetlands. It is endemic to southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars build tubular silk shelters among sedge leaves and emerge only to feed at night.