Waved Sphinx Moth vs Arctic Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Sphinx Moth | Arctic Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratomia undulosa | Bombus polaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Apidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Canadian Arctic, Alaska, Greenland, northern Scandinavia, Svalbard, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waved Sphinx Moth
A large gray hawk moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings, providing superb bark camouflage. It is one of the most commonly encountered sphingids at lights in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
The waved sphinx is so common at porch lights in the eastern US that it is often the first sphinx moth most people encounter.
Arctic Bumblebee
A large, densely furred bumblebee with yellow and black banding adapted to extreme cold. Its thick pile of hair provides superior insulation. Queens emerge from hibernation as soon as snow melts.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can maintain its flight muscle temperature at 30 degrees Celsius even when the air temperature is near freezing, thanks to its exceptional insulation.