Silvery Leafcutter Bee vs Bedstraw Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Leafcutter Bee | Bedstraw Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile leachella | Hyles gallii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 55-75 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvery Leafcutter Bee
A coastal specialist bee with silvery-white hair on the underside of the abdomen. It nests in sandy ground near the coast.
Did You Know?
It lines its nest cells with cut pieces of petals rather than leaves, unlike most leafcutter bees.
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.