Eastern Weighted Casemaker vs Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Weighted Casemaker | Small-eyed Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goera stylata | Paonias myops |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 45-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Weighted Casemaker
A caddisfly of clean European streams that builds mineral cases with large lateral ballast stones. Larvae scrape algae from rock surfaces in moderate current.
Did You Know?
The lateral ballast stones are so precisely placed they appear to be glued on by hand.
Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
A pinkish-brown sphinx moth whose hindwings bear a small blue eyespot ringed in black and yellow. It relies on camouflage at rest but flashes the eyespot when threatened.
Did You Know?
The species name 'myops' means 'short-sighted,' a reference to its notably small hindwing eyespot.