Black-Headed Ash Sawfly vs Bee-fly Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Ash Sawfly | Bee-fly Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tethida barda | Macroglossum bombylans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Headed Ash Sawfly
A small sawfly whose larvae have distinctive black heads and whitish-green bodies. They feed on the underside of ash leaflets, skeletonizing them.
Did You Know?
This species is often mistaken for moth caterpillars, but like all sawfly larvae, it has more than five pairs of prolegs on its abdomen.
Bee-fly Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth that mimics a bumblebee with its furry body and buzzing flight. It visits flowers in gardens and forest edges across South and Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'bombylans' means 'buzzing like a bee,' referring to both its sound and appearance during flower visits.