Changa Mole Cricket vs Abbott's Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Changa Mole Cricket | Abbott's Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scapteriscus didactylus | Sphecodina abbottii |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gryllotalpidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Caribbean, South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Changa Mole Cricket
A large mole cricket native to South America that became a severe pest in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. It has only two claws on its digging forefeet.
Did You Know?
Its name changa comes from the Puerto Rican Spanish word for the insect, where it historically devastated sugarcane plantations.
Abbott's Sphinx Moth
A unique hawk moth with scalloped brown wings and a yellow and brown banded body resembling a large hornet. Its flight is rapid and bee-like, flying mainly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Abbott's sphinx is named after John Abbott, an 18th-century English naturalist who produced over 3,000 paintings of Georgian insects.