Bedstraw Hawk Moth vs Zodion Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bedstraw Hawk Moth | Zodion Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles gallii | Zodion cinereum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, northern Asia | Europe, 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.
Zodion Thick-headed Fly
A small, grayish-brown conopid fly with a slightly swollen head and prominent proboscis. It is commonly found on flowers where it stalks small bees and wasps for parasitism.
Did You Know?
Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.