Twin-spotted Sphinx Moth vs Chalk Hill Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spotted Sphinx Moth | Chalk Hill Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smerinthus jamaicensis | Polyommatus coridon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | Wingspan 33-40mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-spotted Sphinx Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with scalloped gray-brown forewings and blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When threatened, it reveals these spots in a startling flash display.
Did You Know?
The twin-spotted sphinx can raise its body temperature to 35 degrees Celsius through rapid wing vibrations before taking flight on cool nights.
Chalk Hill Blue
A large blue butterfly with silvery-blue males and brown females. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
Males have an ethereal silvery-blue tone unique among European butterflies, visible in large numbers on chalk hills.