Bedstraw Hawk Moth vs Maricopa Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bedstraw Hawk Moth | Maricopa Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles gallii | Pogonomyrmex maricopa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bedstraw Hawk Moth
A striking hawk moth with olive-green forewings bearing a buff median band and pink hindwings. It is a migratory species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
The bedstraw hawk moth has one of the most extensive ranges of any hawk moth, found from Scandinavia to Japan and across much of North America.
Maricopa Harvester Ant
Produces the most toxic insect venom known — with an LD50 of 0.12 mg/kg in mice. Just 12 stings can deliver a lethal dose to a 2 kg mammal.
Did You Know?
The venom of this ant is 20 times more potent than honey bee venom — it is the most toxic insect venom ever measured, yet the ant is only stung-aggressive when defending its nest.