South American Luna Moth vs Western Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Luna Moth | Western Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Copaxa lavendera | Pogonomyrmex occidentalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia | Western United States and southwestern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Luna Moth
A silkmoth with soft lavender-brown wings and prominent rounded eyespots. Its feathery antennae can detect female pheromones from great distances.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a single molecule of female pheromone from over a kilometer away using their elaborate feathered antennae.
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.