Rustic Sphinx Moth vs South American Luna Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rustic Sphinx Moth | South American Luna Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manduca rustica | Copaxa lavendera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 90-140 mm | 90-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rustic Sphinx Moth
A striking hawk moth with dark brown forewings marked with white patches and a banded abdomen. It is a strong flier found across the Americas and is attracted to garden flowers at dusk.
Did You Know?
The rustic sphinx is one of the largest hawk moths in North America and can sometimes be seen hovering at flowers alongside hummingbirds.
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.