Pandora Sphinx Moth vs Amazon Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pandora Sphinx Moth | Amazon Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha pandorus | Cocytius antaeus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 82-115 mm wingspan | 130-175 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Brazil, Central America, Caribbean, southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Amazon Sphinx Moth
One of the largest sphinx moths in the Americas with a long, narrow body and pointed wings. Its tongue can exceed 30 centimeters in length.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long proboscis evolved alongside deep-tubed orchids in a classic example of co-evolution.