Silver-striped Hawk Moth vs Margined Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-striped Hawk Moth | Margined Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippotion celerio | Colletes marginatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Silver-striped Hawk Moth
A medium-sized hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings, featuring silver stripes along the body. It is a powerful migrant found throughout the tropics.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars have prominent eyespots that make them look like small snakes to deter predators.
Margined Colletes
A small, pale plasterer bee found in sandy coastal habitats across Europe. It nests in loose sand and forages on wild mignonette and sea holly.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on both sandy nesting substrate and specialized coastal food plants makes it doubly vulnerable to habitat loss.