Coconut Ant vs Tulip-tree Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coconut Ant | Tulip-tree Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tapinoma melanocephalum | Callosamia angulifera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 1.3-2 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coconut Ant
A tiny bicolored ant with a dark head and pale translucent body, also called the ghost ant. It is a major household pest in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
Their translucent body makes their abdomen change color depending on what food they have recently eaten.
Tulip-tree Silk Moth
A large silk moth similar to the promethea but with more angular wing shapes and richer coloring. It is closely associated with tulip tree forests of the eastern United States.
Did You Know?
The tulip-tree silk moth spins a distinctive leaf-wrapped cocoon that hangs from a branch by a silk peduncle, swaying in the wind all winter.