Imperial Moth vs Pellucid Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Imperial Moth | Pellucid Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eacles imperialis | Cephonodes hylas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 80-135 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America, Mexico, Central America, South America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Imperial Moth
A large moth with bright yellow wings variably marked with purple-brown spots and patches. It is one of the most recognizable saturniids in the Americas.
Did You Know?
The imperial moth has declined dramatically in the northeastern United States, likely due to parasitic flies introduced for gypsy moth control.
Pellucid Hawk Moth
A strikingly beautiful day-flying hawk moth with entirely transparent wings and a bright green and yellow body. It hovers at flowers in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.
Did You Know?
Unlike most clearwing moths that lose scales gradually, Cephonodes hylas sheds nearly all its wing scales within seconds of emerging from the pupal case.