Gaudy Sphinx Moth vs Dainty Swallowtail

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Gaudy Sphinx Moth Dainty Swallowtail
Scientific Name Eumorpha labruscae Papilio anactus
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Sphingidae Papilionidae
Size 85-120 mm 60-80 mm wingspan
Habitat Orchards Orchards
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Southern United States, Central America, South America Australia, Oceania
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Gaudy Sphinx Moth

A spectacular hawk moth with blue-green and brown patterned forewings that create an extraordinary leafy camouflage. It is one of the most beautifully colored sphinx moths in the world.

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Did You Know?

When resting on a vine leaf, the gaudy sphinx moth is almost impossible to spot because its wing patterns perfectly replicate the colors and veining of a fresh leaf.

Dainty Swallowtail

A small, elegant swallowtail butterfly that is the most widespread Papilio species in Australia. It has black wings with rows of pale cream spots and subtle blue markings on the hindwings.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most swallowtails, the Dainty Swallowtail is well adapted to arid inland environments and even deserts.