White-letter Hairstreak vs Amazon Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-letter Hairstreak | Amazon Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium w-album | Cocytius antaeus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | Wingspan 26-30mm | 130-175 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Brazil, Central America, Caribbean, southern United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
White-letter Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with a distinctive W-shaped white line on the hindwing underside. Breeds on elm.
Did You Know?
Has declined dramatically due to Dutch elm disease destroying its food plant across Europe.
Amazon Sphinx Moth
One of the largest sphinx moths in the Americas with a long, narrow body and pointed wings. Its tongue can exceed 30 centimeters in length.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long proboscis evolved alongside deep-tubed orchids in a classic example of co-evolution.