Tersa Sphinx Moth vs European Grape Berry Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tersa Sphinx Moth | European Grape Berry Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylophanes tersa | Eupoecilia ambiguella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 12-15 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Europe, Western Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
European Grape Berry Moth
A small cream-colored moth with a dark diagonal band across the forewings. It is one of the two most damaging moth pests of grapevines in Europe.
Did You Know?
Larval damage to grape berries often leads to secondary infection by the grey mould Botrytis.