Blinded Sphinx Moth vs Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blinded Sphinx Moth | Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paonias excaecata | Xanthorhoe ferrugata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
A common but variable carpet moth found in gardens and hedgerows. Wing pattern ranges from pale to very dark. Larvae feed on bedstraws and other low plants.
Did You Know?
So variable in appearance that dark and light forms were once described as separate species.