Tersa Sphinx Moth vs Common Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tersa Sphinx Moth | Common Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylophanes tersa | Embia major |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 10.0-15.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tersa Sphinx Moth
A sleek hawk moth with narrow, pointed forewings in lavender-gray with darker streaks. It is a fast and agile flier found throughout the Americas.
Did You Know?
The tersa sphinx caterpillar has a series of large eyespots along its body that create a convincing snake-mimic appearance.
Common Web Spinner
A dark brown web spinner that constructs silk galleries on tree bark and under stones. Males are winged while females are always wingless.
Did You Know?
Web spinners produce silk from glands in their enlarged front feet, the only insects to spin silk with their tarsi.