Coffee Bee Hawk Moth vs Marshalli Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coffee Bee Hawk Moth | Marshalli Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephonodes picus | Smaragdesthes africana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Madagascar | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.