Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth vs Desert Navigator Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth | Desert Navigator Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris tityus | Cataglyphis fortis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) | Least Concern |
Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth
A bumblebee mimic with largely transparent wings and a furry olive-and-brown body. It flies by day, hovering at flowers in a manner indistinguishable from a real bee.
Did You Know?
The wing scales fall off during its first flight, leaving the characteristic clear patches.
Desert Navigator Ant
A heat-tolerant Saharan ant famous for its extraordinary navigation abilities. It uses a built-in pedometer and polarized light compass to find its way home.
Did You Know?
It counts its own steps to measure distance and can navigate home in a straight line from hundreds of meters away.