Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth vs Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth | Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris fuciformis | Dacnusa sibirica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Asia, Worldwide in greenhouses |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings that mimic a bumblebee. The scales on its wings fall off on its first flight, leaving clear panels that enhance the bee illusion.
Did You Know?
This moth deliberately sheds its wing scales on its maiden flight to become transparent — one of the only moths that intentionally destroys its own wing coloring.
Cereal Leaf Miner Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp used commercially to control leaf miner flies in greenhouses. It locates host larvae by detecting their feeding trails inside leaves.
Did You Know?
It can distinguish between parasitized and unparasitized leaf miners, avoiding hosts already claimed by another wasp.