Indian Tussock Moth vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tussock Moth | White-Lined Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euproctis lunata | Hyles lineata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal) | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Tussock Moth
A yellow-brown moth with a distinctive dark crescent marking on the forewings. Its brightly colored, hairy caterpillars are covered in urticating hairs that cause severe skin rashes on contact.
Did You Know?
The urticating hairs of the caterpillar can cause painful welts and dermatitis lasting several days in people who handle them.
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.