Blinded Sphinx Moth vs Two-toothed Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blinded Sphinx Moth | Two-toothed Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paonias excaecata | Cordulegaster bidentata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Sphingidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Two-toothed Goldenring
A large, dark goldenring dragonfly of central European mountain streams. It is distinguished from other goldenrings by two tooth-like projections on the occipital triangle.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.