Zela Metalmark vs Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zela Metalmark | Small-eyed Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Emesis zela | Paonias myops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 45-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.
Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
A pinkish-brown sphinx moth whose hindwings bear a small blue eyespot ringed in black and yellow. It relies on camouflage at rest but flashes the eyespot when threatened.
Did You Know?
The species name 'myops' means 'short-sighted,' a reference to its notably small hindwing eyespot.