Painted Bat Moth vs Bee Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Bat Moth | Bee Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alcidis zodiaca | Aphomia sociella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Uraniidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 80-120 mm wingspan | 30-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku Islands) | Europe, Asia, North America (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Bat Moth
A day-flying moth with iridescent blue-black wings marked with bands of brilliant orange and white patches. Its flight is slow and butterfly-like, displaying its warning colors conspicuously.
Did You Know?
Despite being a moth, it is entirely diurnal and its iridescent wings rival the beauty of any butterfly in the region.
Bee Moth
A robust pinkish-brown moth whose larvae are nest parasites of bumblebees and wasps. Females enter bee nests at night to lay their eggs.
Did You Know?
A single larval web can contain hundreds of caterpillars that completely destroy a bumblebee nest.