Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs Red-bordered Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | Red-bordered Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Caria ino |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | South Texas through Mexico and Central 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.
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.