Pebble Prominent Moth vs Verdant Sphinx Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Pebble Prominent Moth Verdant Sphinx Moth
Scientific Name Notodonta ziczac Euchloron megaera
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Notodontidae Sphingidae
Size 40-50 mm wingspan 85-110 mm wingspan
Habitat Rivers & Streams Underground
Diet Omnivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe, Asia Africa
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Pebble Prominent Moth

A grey-brown moth with a tuft of scales on the trailing edge of each forewing that creates a prominent bump. Its caterpillar has a remarkable hump-backed shape.

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Did You Know?

The species name 'ziczac' describes the zigzag posture of the resting caterpillar.

Verdant Sphinx Moth

A large green and brown hawk moth that pollinates tropical flowers at dusk.

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Did You Know?

Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.