Burnet Companion vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Burnet Companion | White-Lined Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclidia glyphica | Hyles lineata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | Wingspan 25-30mm | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.