Clouded Yellow vs Bee-fly Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Yellow | Bee-fly Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias croceus | Macroglossum bombylans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Sphingidae |
| Size | Wingspan 46-54mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Africa, Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clouded Yellow
A fast-flying bright orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders. A pale female form called helice has greenish-white wings instead of orange.
Did You Know?
It migrates north from the Mediterranean each year but the return generation flies south at such high altitude it is rarely observed.
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.