Verdant Sphinx Moth vs Wallacea Giant Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Verdant Sphinx Moth | Wallacea Giant Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euchloron megaera | Megachile pluto |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 23-39 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Wallacea Giant Bee
The worlds largest bee at 39 mm long with a 63 mm wingspan. Thought extinct for 38 years until rediscovered in Indonesia in 2019. Nests inside active termite mounds.
Did You Know?
Wallace giant bee was not seen alive by a scientist for 38 years — when rediscovered in 2019, it was found nesting inside active termite mounds, using tree resin to waterproof its cells.