Snowberry Clearwing vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowberry Clearwing | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris diffinis | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 32-50 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.