broad-bordered bee hawk-moth vs Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Hemaris fuciformis compared with Amazilia tzacatl
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | broad-bordered bee hawk-moth | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Sphingidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Hemaris | Amazilia |
| Species | Hemaris fuciformis | Amazilia tzacatl |
Evolutionary Relationship
broad-bordered bee hawk-moth and Rufous-tailed Hummingbird share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
broad-bordered bee hawk-moth
LC — Least ConcernRufous-tailed Hummingbird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | broad-bordered bee hawk-moth | Rufous-tailed Hummingbird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
broad-bordered bee hawk-moth
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
broad-bordered bee hawk-moth
The Broad-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris fuciformis) is a species in the genus Hemaris. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
One of the most common hummingbirds in Central America and northwestern South America, rufous-tailed hummingbirds are medium-sized with green upper parts and a diagnostic bright rufous-orange tail. Found from Mexico to Ecuador and Trinidad in a wide range of habitats including forest edges, gardens, plantations, and secondary growth from sea level to 2,100 meters. Aggressive territory defenders at feeders and flowering plants, they are frequently seen in gardens across their range. Listed as Least Concern.
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