Cuban Clear-winged Moth vs Western Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Clear-winged Moth | Western Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta bassiformis | Pogonomyrmex occidentalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Cuba | Western United States and southwestern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.
Western Harvester Ant
A large red ant that constructs conspicuous gravel-topped mound nests in western grasslands. It clears all vegetation from a wide circle around its nest entrance.
Did You Know?
Its sting is one of the most painful among North American ants and has been rated highly on the Schmidt pain index.