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