Snowberry Clearwing vs White-banded Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snowberry Clearwing | White-banded Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemaris diffinis | Lasioglossum leucozonium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 32-50 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.