Hyacinth Glider vs Lunar Hornet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hyacinth Glider | Lunar Hornet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miathyria marcella | Sesia bembeciformis |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 35-42 mm | 30–42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hyacinth Glider
A delicate dragonfly with a violet-tinted thorax and a slender banded abdomen. It is common in the Americas from the southern US to Argentina.
Did You Know?
Its larvae often develop among water hyacinth roots, giving the species its common name.
Lunar Hornet Moth
A large clearwing moth that mimics a hornet and bores into willow and sallow trunks. Adults emerge in midsummer and are active in sunshine.
Did You Know?
The empty pupal skin can be found protruding from the exit hole on willow trunks long after the moth has emerged.