Green Metallic Bee vs Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Metallic Bee | Convolvulus Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Augochloropsis metallica | Agrius convolvuli |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Metallic Bee
A large, robustly built metallic green sweat bee common throughout eastern North America. It is a ground-nesting communal species often found in dense nesting aggregations.
Did You Know?
Despite their jewel-like appearance, they are commonly overlooked because they are often mistaken for small green flies.
Convolvulus Hawk-moth
A powerful migrant hawk-moth with a streamlined grey body and pink-banded abdomen. It possesses an extraordinarily long proboscis for feeding from deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can exceed 10 cm in length, allowing it to reach nectar in the deepest trumpet-shaped flowers.