Gaudy Sphinx Moth vs Western Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gaudy Sphinx Moth | Western Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha labruscae | Bombus occidentalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Apidae |
| Size | 85-120 mm | 10-22 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Gaudy Sphinx Moth
A spectacular hawk moth with blue-green and brown patterned forewings that create an extraordinary leafy camouflage. It is one of the most beautifully colored sphinx moths in the world.
Did You Know?
When resting on a vine leaf, the gaudy sphinx moth is almost impossible to spot because its wing patterns perfectly replicate the colors and veining of a fresh leaf.
Western Bumble Bee
A once-common bumble bee of western North America that has experienced dramatic population declines since the late 1990s. They nest underground in abandoned rodent burrows.
Did You Know?
Their catastrophic decline is linked to a pathogen accidentally spread through commercial bumble bee rearing facilities.