Lapland Ringlet vs Pandora Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Ringlet | Pandora Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia embla | Eumorpha pandorus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 82-115 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.
Pandora Sphinx Moth
A large sphinx moth with olive-green forewings marked with darker patches and pink hindwings. Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can retract its head into its thorax to inflate the eyespot and look more threatening.