Achemon Sphinx Moth vs Common Potter Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Achemon Sphinx Moth | Common Potter Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eumorpha achemon | Eumenes fraternus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 85-100 mm | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Achemon Sphinx Moth
A robust hawk moth with pink and tan-brown forewings and bright pink hindwings. It is closely related to the Pandorus sphinx and shares similar grape-feeding larvae.
Did You Know?
The Achemon sphinx caterpillar changes dramatically in color from green to salmon-pink as it prepares to pupate.
Common Potter Wasp
A North American potter wasp that builds small globular mud cells on plant stems and twigs. The female suspends her egg on a silk thread inside the pot before sealing it.
Did You Know?
The egg is hung on a thread from the ceiling of the pot so the larva can begin eating the paralyzed caterpillars below without being crushed.