Pandora Sphinx Moth vs Water Strider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pandora Sphinx Moth | Water Strider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha pandorus | Gerris lacustris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Gerridae |
| Size | 82-115 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Water Strider
Walks on water using hydrophobic leg hairs that trap air. Each leg has thousands of microscopic grooved hairs. Can detect prey vibrations on the water surface from centimeters away.
Did You Know?
Water striders have over 1,000 microscopic hairs per mm on their legs — each hair has nano-grooves that trap air, making their feet essentially unwettable.