Blinded Sphinx Moth vs Japanese Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blinded Sphinx Moth | Japanese Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paonias excaecata | Actias gnoma |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 80-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Japanese Luna Moth
A smaller Japanese moon moth known as 'o-mizuao-ga,' with elegant pale green wings and long tail streamers. Found in mountain forests of Japan, appearing in early summer.
Did You Know?
The delicate trailing tails on the hindwings spin in flight, creating acoustic confusion that diverts echolocating bats away from the moth's vital body.