Neotropical Atlas Moth vs Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Atlas Moth | Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arsenura armida | Hemaris fuciformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 120-160 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico through Brazil, Argentina | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Atlas Moth
A large silkmoth with wavy brown and grey wings and distinctive scalloped wing margins. Its caterpillars are gregarious and processionary.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars march nose-to-tail in long single-file processions between feeding and resting sites on tree trunks.
Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth
A day-flying sphinx moth with transparent wings that mimic a bumblebee. The scales on its wings fall off on its first flight, leaving clear panels that enhance the bee illusion.
Did You Know?
This moth deliberately sheds its wing scales on its maiden flight to become transparent — one of the only moths that intentionally destroys its own wing coloring.