East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier vs Eyed Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier | Eyed Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheropsophus jessoensis | Smerinthus ocellatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, eastern China, Russian Far East | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
East Asian Pheropsophus Bombardier
A large Asian bombardier beetle with an orange head and pronotum and dark blue-black elytra. It is the largest bombardier beetle in Japan and produces powerful chemical sprays.
Did You Know?
It can spray its boiling chemical defense up to 20 centimeters with a popping sound audible from several meters away, and can fire repeatedly up to 20 times before depleting its reserves.
Eyed Hawk-moth
A large hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings that conceal vivid blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When startled, it flashes its eyespots to frighten predators.
Did You Know?
The flash of its eyespots has been shown experimentally to startle birds into abandoning their attack.