Achemon Sphinx Moth vs Swollen-thorn Acacia Ant

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Achemon Sphinx Moth Swollen-thorn Acacia Ant
Scientific Name Eumorpha achemon Pseudomyrmex peperi
Order Lepidoptera Hymenoptera
Family Sphingidae Formicidae
Size 85-100 mm 3-5 mm
Habitat Orchards Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions North America Mexico, Central 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.

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Did You Know?

The Achemon sphinx caterpillar changes dramatically in color from green to salmon-pink as it prepares to pupate.

Swollen-thorn Acacia Ant

An obligate acacia-ant mutualist that nests exclusively within the hollow thorns of Vachellia trees. Workers patrol the tree constantly, stinging any animal that contacts it.

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Did You Know?

Acacia trees with these ant colonies grow significantly faster than uncolonized trees due to the ant's protection services.