Broad-footed Colletes vs Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Hemaris thysbe |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states |
| 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.
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings bordered in reddish-brown that closely resembles a hummingbird. It hovers at flowers while feeding with its long proboscis.
Did You Know?
Its wings are initially covered in scales when it emerges from its cocoon, but the scales fall off during its first flight, leaving them transparent.