Lime Hawk-moth vs Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime Hawk-moth | Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mimas tiliae | Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Mydidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.5 cm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Lime Hawk-moth
A beautifully scalloped hawk-moth with variable pink-green to brown colouration and dark central wing bands. Adults do not feed at all, living only on energy stored as caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Its wing colour varies enormously, from bright salmon pink to deep olive green, even within the same brood.
Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly
A large flower fly endemic to the Delhi Sands area of San Bernardino County, California. It was the first fly to be listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Did You Know?
Listing this fly in 1993 caused controversy when it delayed construction of a hospital in its habitat.