Pellucid Hawk Moth vs White-banded Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pellucid Hawk Moth | White-banded Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephonodes hylas | Lasioglossum leucozonium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Australia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pellucid Hawk Moth
A strikingly beautiful day-flying hawk moth with entirely transparent wings and a bright green and yellow body. It hovers at flowers in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.
Did You Know?
Unlike most clearwing moths that lose scales gradually, Cephonodes hylas sheds nearly all its wing scales within seconds of emerging from the pupal case.
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.