Emerald Cuckoo Wasp vs Amazon Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp | Amazon Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stilbum cyanurum | Cocytius antaeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 130-175 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe | Brazil, Central America, Caribbean, southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.
Amazon Sphinx Moth
One of the largest sphinx moths in the Americas with a long, narrow body and pointed wings. Its tongue can exceed 30 centimeters in length.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long proboscis evolved alongside deep-tubed orchids in a classic example of co-evolution.