Amazon Sphinx Moth vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Sphinx Moth | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cocytius antaeus | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 130-175 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Central America, Caribbean, southern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.