Pandora Sphinx Moth vs Mountain Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pandora Sphinx Moth | Mountain Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha pandorus | Boloria napaea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 82-115 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.