Blinded Sphinx Moth vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blinded Sphinx Moth | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paonias excaecata | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.