Elephant Hawk-moth vs Hunt's Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elephant Hawk-moth | Hunt's Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deilephila elpenor | Bombus huntii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Apidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elephant Hawk-moth
A stunning pink and olive-green moth that hovers at flowers like a hummingbird at dusk. Its caterpillar has eyespots and a trunk-like shape, resembling a small elephant.
Did You Know?
It has exceptional night vision and can see colour in near-total darkness.
Hunt's Bumble Bee
A medium-sized bumble bee with orange, black, and yellow banding commonly found in the western United States. It is an important pollinator of both wildflowers and crops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few bumble bee species that has maintained stable populations while many others have declined.