Broad-footed Colletes vs Achemon Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Achemon Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Eumorpha achemon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 85-100 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.
Achemon Sphinx Moth
A robust hawk moth with pink and tan-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings. It is closely related to the Pandorus sphinx and shares similar grape-feeding larvae.
Did You Know?
The Achemon sphinx caterpillar changes dramatically in color from green to salmon-pink as it prepares to pupate.