Psyllid vs Achemon Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Psyllid | Achemon Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaphorina citri | Eumorpha achemon |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Liviidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 85-100 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Americas, Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Psyllid
A small sap-sucking insect that vectors citrus greening disease, the most devastating citrus disease worldwide. Infected trees produce bitter misshapen fruit and eventually die.
Did You Know?
The disease it spreads has caused billions of dollars in losses and threatens global citrus production.
Achemon Sphinx Moth
A robust hawk moth with pink and tan-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings. It is closely related to the Pandorus sphinx and shares similar grape-feeding larvae.
Did You Know?
The Achemon sphinx caterpillar changes dramatically in color from green to salmon-pink as it prepares to pupate.