White-Lined Sphinx Moth vs Winter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Lined Sphinx Moth | Winter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hyles lineata | Prenolepis imparis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 65-90 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout North America from Canada to Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Lined Sphinx Moth
A common sphinx moth with bold white stripes on its forewings and a pink-banded hindwing. It hovers at flowers like a hummingbird and is active at dusk.
Did You Know?
During outbreak years, its caterpillars can be so numerous they cross roads in large numbers and are called armyworms.
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.