Waved Sphinx Moth vs Herald Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Sphinx Moth | Herald Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratomia undulosa | Scoliopteryx libatrix |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 40-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waved Sphinx Moth
A large gray hawk moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings, providing superb bark camouflage. It is one of the most commonly encountered sphingids at lights in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
The waved sphinx is so common at porch lights in the eastern US that it is often the first sphinx moth most people encounter.
Herald Moth
A distinctive moth with scalloped wing edges and orange patches that hibernates in caves, cellars, and outbuildings. One of the first moths to be seen each spring. Adults resemble dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Often hibernates in caves alongside bats, and can survive freezing temperatures during winter.