Verdant Sphinx Moth vs Cape Oil-collecting Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Sphinx Moth | Cape Oil-collecting Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloron megaera | Rediviva neliana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Verdant Sphinx Moth
A large green and brown hawk moth that pollinates tropical flowers at dusk.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar has a large eyespot that makes it resemble a small snake.
Cape Oil-collecting Bee
A South African oil-collecting bee with extraordinarily long front legs used to extract floral oil from deep-spurred Diascia flowers. It is a solitary ground-nesting species.
Did You Know?
Its front legs can be longer than its entire body, an extreme adaptation for reaching oils at the bottom of deep flower spurs.