Guedin's Hawk Moth vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Guedin's Hawk Moth | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macroglossum gyrans | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Guedin's Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and orange-yellow hindwings. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is widespread across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Macroglossum gyrans can beat its wings over 70 times per second while hovering, producing the characteristic humming sound that gives its genus its name.
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.