White-banded Sweat Bee vs Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Sweat Bee | Hummingbird Hawk-Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum leucozonium | Macroglossum stellatarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
A day-flying moth that hovers at flowers and produces an audible hum, almost perfectly mimicking a hummingbird. Has exceptional visual memory for flower locations.
Did You Know?
This moth can remember the locations of hundreds of individual flowers and times its visits to when nectar is replenished — a memory feat unmatched by most insects.