Ear Moth vs Coffee Bee Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ear Moth | Coffee Bee Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphipoea oculea | Cephonodes picus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm wingspan | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.