Large Yellow-faced Bee vs Gaudy Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Yellow-faced Bee | Gaudy Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus signatus | Eumorpha labruscae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 85-120 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.
Gaudy Sphinx Moth
A spectacular hawk moth with blue-green and brown patterned forewings that create an extraordinary leafy camouflage. It is one of the most beautifully colored sphinx moths in the world.
Did You Know?
When resting on a vine leaf, the gaudy sphinx moth is almost impossible to spot because its wing patterns perfectly replicate the colors and veining of a fresh leaf.