Pine hawk-moth vs Rustic sphinx

The pine hawk-moth, Sphinx pinastri, is a sphingid moth of the Palearctic region. Its gray wings are marked with dark lines, providing a subdued appearance among conifer foliage and bark. The larvae feed mainly on Scots pine and Norway spruce, and may also use other conifers such as maritime pine and cedar of Lebanon. The species is of interest to observers of conifer forests and to entomologists...

The rustic sphinx, Manduca rustica, is a large nocturnal hawk moth in the family Sphingidae, occurring from the southern United States through Central America and into South America. Adults have mottled gray-brown wings crossed by dark, irregular markings, providing camouflage against bark and other natural surfaces. Its caterpillars feed on several plant families, including members of the verbena...