Douglas-fir Tussock Moth vs Madagascan Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Douglas-fir Tussock Moth | Madagascan Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Orgyia pseudotsugata | Xanthopan praedicta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan (males) | 130-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Douglas-fir Tussock Moth
A defoliator of Douglas-fir and true firs in western North America. Outbreaks cause severe defoliation and tree mortality in dry inland forests.
Did You Know?
Females are flightless and lay their eggs directly on their cocoons.
Madagascan Sphinx Moth
A hawkmoth with an extraordinarily long proboscis, endemic to Madagascar. Darwin famously predicted its existence based on a deep orchid.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can reach up to 30 cm long to access nectar from Angraecum sesquipedale orchids.