Guedin's Hawk Moth vs Two-coloured Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Guedin's Hawk Moth | Two-coloured Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macroglossum gyrans | Osmia bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Two-coloured Mason Bee
A distinctive bee with a black head and thorax and bright orange abdominal hair. It uniquely nests inside empty snail shells on chalk grasslands.
Did You Know?
After filling a snail shell with pollen and eggs, the female camouflages it by piling grass and plant stems over it.