Giant Grey Hawk Moth vs Sweat Bee of the Desert
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Grey Hawk Moth | Sweat Bee of the Desert |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrius cingulata | Lasioglossum titusi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 95-130 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.
Sweat Bee of the Desert
A small metallic green bee found in arid regions of western North America. It nests communally in sandy desert soil.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to human sweat for the salt it contains, which is scarce in desert environments.