Coffee Bee Hawk Moth vs Ear Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Bee Hawk Moth | Ear Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephonodes picus | Amphipoea oculea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 24-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| 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.
Ear Moth
A small brown moth whose larvae bore inside grass and rush stems. Very variable in appearance. Part of a species complex requiring dissection for certain identification.
Did You Know?
Named for its ear-shaped wing stigma, though the marking is so variable it's often hard to see.