Twin-spotted Sphinx Moth vs Flame Carpet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spotted Sphinx Moth | Flame Carpet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smerinthus jamaicensis | Xanthorhoe designata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 55-80 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| 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.
Flame Carpet Moth
A small, attractive geometer moth with pinkish-brown and dark banding creating a flame-like pattern. Associated with cruciferous plants. Comes readily to moth traps.
Did You Know?
The flame-like wing pattern gives this common moth its evocative English name.