Snowberry Clearwing vs Blood-vein Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowberry Clearwing | Blood-vein Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris diffinis | Timandra comae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 32-50 mm wingspan | 30-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Snowberry Clearwing
A bumblebee mimic with largely transparent wings bordered in dark brown, a fuzzy olive thorax, and black and yellow banding on the abdomen. It feeds while hovering at flowers.
Did You Know?
This moth is born with scales on its wings but they fall off during the first flight, leaving the characteristic clear windows.
Blood-vein Moth
A delicate pinkish-cream moth with a distinctive reddish-pink diagonal line crossing each wing. It rests with wings spread flat, showing its unique vein markings.
Did You Know?
The reddish line running across all four wings creates a single continuous stripe when the moth rests flat.