Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth vs Nettle Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth | Nettle Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris fuciformis | Eupithecia venosata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| 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.
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.