Spider Beetle vs Snowberry Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spider Beetle | Snowberry Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mezium americanum | Hemaris diffinis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 32-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spider Beetle
A globular beetle that closely resembles a small spider in shape and movement.
Did You Know?
Its round shiny abdomen and long legs give it a convincing spider-like appearance.
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.