Large-headed Resin Bee vs Giant Grey Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large-headed Resin Bee | Giant Grey Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heriades truncorum | Agrius cingulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 95-130 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Americas (from southern United States to Argentina), occasional migrant to Europe and Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large-headed Resin Bee
A tiny black resin bee with a disproportionately large head that nests in beetle holes and hollow stems. It uses plant resin to construct partitions between brood cells.
Did You Know?
Its oversized head allows it to perfectly plug the entrance of its narrow nest cavity like a living door.
Giant Grey Hawk Moth
A massive hawk moth with gray-streaked forewings and a pink and black banded abdomen. It is one of the largest and fastest-flying sphinx moths in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Agrius cingulata is such a powerful flier that individuals from the Americas occasionally cross the Atlantic Ocean and turn up in western Europe.