Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs Margined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | Margined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Chauliognathus marginatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings bordered in reddish-brown that closely resembles a hummingbird. It hovers at flowers while feeding with its long proboscis.
Did You Know?
Its wings are initially covered in scales when it emerges from its cocoon, but the scales fall off during its first flight, leaving them transparent.
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.