Common Lime Butterfly vs Rustic Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Lime Butterfly | Rustic Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demoleus | Manduca rustica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 90-140 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Lime Butterfly
Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.
Rustic Sphinx Moth
A striking hawk moth with dark brown forewings marked with white patches and a banded abdomen. It is a strong flier found across the Americas and is attracted to garden flowers at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rustic sphinx is one of the largest hawk moths in North America and can sometimes be seen hovering at flowers alongside hummingbirds.