Wildlife Spotting

Reza is also correct about "they are not the same" There are structural differences. Here is a Maryland site that lists the technical differences with good photos, should you want to know. http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/mdWorcestersph.htm

Reza is correct. Here is some help, I hope. :) Oleander Hawkmoth, Deilephila nerii, Range: Native range is southern Europe, Africa, and Asia, though it has been introduced to Hawaii. Ref: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Daphnis-nerii Pandora Sphinx, Eumorpha pandorus, Range: Nova Scotia and Maine west through southern Wisconsin to central Kansas; south to south Florida and South Texas. Ref: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Eumorpha-pandorus

I agree with Reza. Eumorpha pandorus was once placed in the same genus as Daphnis (or Deilephila) nerii, and is more cryptic and restricted to the Midwest-Eastern United States.

No they are not, perhaps our resident experts might be able to help !

Sorry to comment again. I think the Oleander Hawkmoth and the Pandora Sphinx are the same moth. Maybe?

Although the book I'm referencing from might not be for the Hawaiian Islands.

Might be a Pandora Sphinx (Eumorpha pandorus). But I don't think they are native to Hawaii.

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