White-Lined Sphinx Moth vs Yam Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Lined Sphinx Moth | Yam Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles lineata | Theretra oldenlandiae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia |
| 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.
Yam Hawk Moth
A widespread tropical hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and contrasting dark and light lateral body stripes. Its larvae feed on a wide variety of plants including yams and grape vines.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most polyphagous hawk moths, with larvae recorded feeding on plants from more than a dozen different families.