Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs Box Tree Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | Box Tree Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Cydalima perspectalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Native to East Asia; invasive in Europe and North America |
| 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.
Box Tree Moth
A white moth with iridescent brown wing borders that has become one of Europe's most destructive invasive species. Its caterpillars can completely defoliate ornamental boxwood hedges.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in Europe around 2007, it has devastated centuries-old boxwood gardens across the continent.