Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth vs Pale Evening Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth | Pale Evening Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris tityus | Heptagenia adaequata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 38-45 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Pale Evening Dun
A flat-bodied mayfly whose nymphs press tightly against rocks in swift currents. Adults emerge at dusk during summer months.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flattened body allows it to resist currents that would sweep away most other insects.