Yam Hawk Moth vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yam Hawk Moth | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theretra oldenlandiae | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yam Hawk Moth
A widespread tropical hawk moth with olive-brown forewings and contrasting dark and light lateral body stripes. Its larvae feed on a wide variety of plants including yams and grape vines.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most polyphagous hawk moths, with larvae recorded feeding on plants from more than a dozen different families.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.