Gaudy Sphinx Moth vs San Jose Scale
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaudy Sphinx Moth | San Jose Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha labruscae | Diaspidiotus perniciosus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Diaspididae |
| Size | 85-120 mm | 1-2 mm diameter |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Worldwide temperate regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.
San Jose Scale
A tiny armored scale insect that forms gray encrustations on the bark and fruit of apple, pear, and stone fruit trees. It was one of the first pests to prompt quarantine legislation.
Did You Know?
Its discovery in San Jose, California in 1880 led to the first plant quarantine law in the United States.