Waved Sphinx Moth vs Golden-tailed Bull Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waved Sphinx Moth | Golden-tailed Bull Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratomia undulosa | Myrmecia chrysogaster |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 75-100 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waved Sphinx Moth
A large gray hawk moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings, providing superb bark camouflage. It is one of the most commonly encountered sphingids at lights in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
The waved sphinx is so common at porch lights in the eastern US that it is often the first sphinx moth most people encounter.
Golden-tailed Bull Ant
A strikingly coloured bull ant with a distinctive golden-yellow gaster and reddish-brown head and thorax. Like other Myrmecia species, it possesses a powerful sting and excellent eyesight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ants, bull ant workers hunt individually rather than cooperatively, relying on their keen vision.