Mountain Bumblebee vs Bee-fly Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Bumblebee | Bee-fly Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus monticola | Macroglossum bombylans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Iceland, alpine regions of Europe | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Bumblebee
A colorful bumblebee with bright red-orange tail, yellow thorax bands, and a black midriff. It is found at high altitudes and latitudes where it is an important pollinator. Queens are among the earliest bees to emerge.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can forage in driving rain and near-gale winds that keep other pollinating insects grounded.
Bee-fly Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth that mimics a bumblebee with its furry body and buzzing flight. It visits flowers in gardens and forest edges across South and Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'bombylans' means 'buzzing like a bee,' referring to both its sound and appearance during flower visits.