Golden Sun Moth vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Sun Moth | White-Lined Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synemon plana | Hyles lineata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Castniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Golden Sun Moth
A day-flying moth with dull grey-brown forewings and brilliant orange-gold hindwings. It is critically threatened by the loss of native grasslands.
Did You Know?
Larvae live underground feeding on grass roots for up to three years before emerging as adults that live only days.
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.