Bedstraw Hawk Moth vs Pearly-banded Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bedstraw Hawk Moth | Pearly-banded Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles gallii | Nomia melanderi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, northern Asia | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.
Pearly-banded Bee
A ground-nesting bee with pearly white abdominal bands vital for alfalfa pollination. Large nesting aggregations in alkaline soils can contain millions of individuals.
Did You Know?
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest actively manage nesting sites to boost alfalfa seed yields.