White-Lined Sphinx Moth vs Cream Wave
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Lined Sphinx Moth | Cream Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles lineata | Scopula floslactata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America | Europe |
| 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 Wave
A delicate cream-white moth with subtle cross-lines. Found in deciduous woodland and hedgerows. Larvae feed on dead leaves and withered vegetation.
Did You Know?
One of several 'wave' moths that feed on dead leaves rather than living plant tissue.