White-Lined Sphinx Moth vs Chimera Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Lined Sphinx Moth | Chimera Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles lineata | Ornithoptera chimaera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 140-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America | Oceania (Papua New Guinea - highlands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.
Chimera Birdwing
A large montane birdwing butterfly found in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. It occurs at elevations between 1200 and 2000 metres, higher than most other birdwings. Males have bright green and gold markings on black wings.
Did You Know?
Named after the chimera of Greek mythology, this butterfly's iridescent wing colours shift dramatically depending on the angle of light.