White-Lined Sphinx Moth vs Cream-spot Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Lined Sphinx Moth | Cream-spot Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles lineata | Arctia villica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Cream-spot Tiger Moth
A striking black moth with cream-white spots and orange hindwings with dark patches.
Did You Know?
It clicks its tymbal organs to jam bat echolocation.