Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle vs Tersa Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle | Tersa Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abax parallelepipedus | Xylophanes tersa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western and Central Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-mouth Ground Beetle
A large, shiny black ground beetle with a distinctive parallel-sided body shape. It is one of the most common large carabids in European woodlands, active at night under logs and stones.
Did You Know?
Its perfectly rectangular body shape is so precise and regular that it was given the species name 'parallelepipedus,' meaning resembling a geometric parallelepiped.
Tersa Sphinx Moth
A sleek hawk moth with narrow, pointed forewings in lavender-gray with darker streaks. It is a fast and agile flier found throughout the Americas.
Did You Know?
The tersa sphinx caterpillar has a series of large eyespots along its body that create a convincing snake-mimic appearance.