Tormus Bee vs Yam Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tormus Bee | Yam Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perdita minima | Theretra oldenlandiae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tormus Bee
The smallest known bee in the world at under 2 mm in length. It is a solitary ground-nesting species found in the southwestern US deserts.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it could comfortably fit inside the letter O on a printed page.
Yam Hawk Moth
A widespread tropical hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and contrasting dark and light lateral body stripes. Its larvae feed on a wide variety of plants including yams and grape vines.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most polyphagous hawk moths, with larvae recorded feeding on plants from more than a dozen different families.