Reunion Day Gecko Beetle vs Coffee Bee Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle | Coffee Bee Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus murinus | Cephonodes picus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Reunion Island | East Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.
Coffee Bee Hawk Moth
A smaller clearwing hawk moth with transparent wings and a compact olive and yellow body. It is often found around coffee plantations in Africa where its larvae feed on Rubiaceae.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes considered a minor pest of coffee plantations in East Africa, where its caterpillars can defoliate young coffee plants.