Water Veneer Moth vs Guedin's Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Veneer Moth | Guedin's Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acentria ephemerella | Macroglossum gyrans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm wingspan (males) | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Veneer Moth
A unique aquatic moth whose larvae live entirely underwater in freshwater lakes. Females are often wingless and spend their whole lives below the water surface.
Did You Know?
Wingless females mate underwater and never leave the lake where they were born.
Guedin's Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and orange-yellow hindwings. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is widespread across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Macroglossum gyrans can beat its wings over 70 times per second while hovering, producing the characteristic humming sound that gives its genus its name.