Waved Sphinx Moth vs Trimmer's Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Sphinx Moth | Trimmer's Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratomia undulosa | Andrena trimmerana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Trimmer's Mining Bee
A widespread spring mining bee with brownish-grey fur and a distinctive tooth on the hind femur. It forages on a wide range of early-blooming flowers.
Did You Know?
The small femoral tooth on its hind leg distinguishes it from nearly all other European Andrena species.