Green June Beetle vs Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green June Beetle | Small-eyed Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis nitida | Paonias myops |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 15-22mm | 45-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.
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.