Walnut Sphinx Moth vs Eyed Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Sphinx Moth | Eyed Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorpha juglandis | Smerinthus ocellatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 70-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walnut Sphinx Moth
A beautifully cryptic hawk moth with scalloped wing edges and mottled brown, gray, and lavender patterns. It rests among leaf litter where it is nearly impossible to detect.
Did You Know?
The walnut sphinx caterpillar can produce a high-pitched whistle by forcing air through its spiracles, startling birds and other predators.
Eyed Hawk-moth
A large hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings that conceal vivid blue and black eyespots on the hindwings. When startled, it flashes its eyespots to frighten predators.
Did You Know?
The flash of its eyespots has been shown experimentally to startle birds into abandoning their attack.