African Fig Wasp vs White-Lined Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fig Wasp | White-Lined Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratosolen capensis | Hyles lineata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Agaonidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Fig Wasp
A tiny wasp with an obligate mutualistic relationship with African fig trees. Females enter figs through a narrow opening to pollinate and lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Each fig species has its own specific fig wasp pollinator, making them one of nature's most precise co-evolutionary partnerships.
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.