Pandora Sphinx Moth vs Seashore Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pandora Sphinx Moth | Seashore Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha pandorus | Anurida maritima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Collembola |
| Family | Sphingidae | Neanuridae |
| Size | 82-115 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Seashore Springtail
A dark blue-black springtail found in dense clusters on rocky seashores at low tide. It survives tidal submersion by trapping air in its body hairs.
Did You Know?
It can survive being submerged by the tide for hours by breathing trapped air bubbles.