Hummingbird Clearwing Moth vs Spiny Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Clearwing Moth | Spiny Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris thysbe | Acanthophorus serraticornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 50-85 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the Gulf states | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Spiny Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with serrated antennae and powerful mandibles. Dark brown to black and heavily armored.
Did You Know?
Males produce loud stridulating sounds by rubbing their thorax, audible from several meters away.