Coffee Bee Hawk Moth vs Common Quaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Bee Hawk Moth | Common Quaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephonodes picus | Orthosia cerasi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coffee Bee Hawk Moth
A smaller clearwing hawk moth with transparent wings and a compact olive and yellow body. It is often found around coffee plantations in Africa where its larvae feed on Rubiaceae.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes considered a minor pest of coffee plantations in East Africa, where its caterpillars can defoliate young coffee plants.
Common Quaker
A drab but very common spring moth attracted to sallow blossom. Variable brown coloring. Named 'quaker' for its plain, modest appearance. Larvae feed on many deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Named 'Quaker' because its plain brown appearance was compared to the modest dress of the Quaker community.