Beautiful Snout vs Jack Jumper Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Snout | Jack Jumper Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypena crassalis | Myrmecia pilosula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 12-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.
Jack Jumper Ant
A medium-sized black ant with powerful mandibles and an extremely potent sting. It is one of the most dangerous ant species to humans due to its ability to cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
This ant can jump up to 10 centimeters in a single bound, and its venom is responsible for more hospital admissions in Tasmania than stings from bees, wasps, and hornets combined.