Nettle-tree Butterfly vs Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tree Butterfly | Broad-Bordered Bee Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libythea celtis | Hemaris fuciformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nettle-tree Butterfly
A medium butterfly with angular wings and an extremely long snout formed by elongated palps. Its wings are dark brown with orange patches.
Did You Know?
Its elongated palps give it the longest snout of any European butterfly making it instantly recognizable.
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.