Shield Bug vs Abbott's Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shield Bug | Abbott's Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palomena prasina | Sphecodina abbottii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 12-14 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shield Bug
Also called stink bugs for the foul-smelling liquid they release when disturbed. Changes color from bright green in summer to bronze-brown before overwintering.
Did You Know?
Shield bugs can change color with the seasons — they produce green pigment in summer for leaf camouflage and switch to brown in autumn as leaves change.
Abbott's Sphinx Moth
A unique hawk moth with scalloped brown wings and a yellow and brown banded body resembling a large hornet. Its flight is rapid and bee-like, flying mainly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Abbott's sphinx is named after John Abbott, an 18th-century English naturalist who produced over 3,000 paintings of Georgian insects.