Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs Aurora Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | Aurora Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Morpho aurora |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | South America (Peru, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings bordered in reddish-brown that closely resembles a hummingbird. It hovers at flowers while feeding with its long proboscis.
Did You Know?
Its wings are initially covered in scales when it emerges from its cocoon, but the scales fall off during its first flight, leaving them transparent.
Aurora Morpho
A relatively small Morpho butterfly with a distinctive reddish-orange band across its dark brown wings, quite unlike the blue of most relatives. The undersides feature complex brown and ochre patterns with small eyespots. It inhabits montane forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Morpho species that lacks blue coloration entirely, instead displaying warm orange and brown tones.