Beautiful Snout vs Velvet Tree Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Snout | Velvet Tree Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypena crassalis | Liometopum occidentale |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Velvet Tree Ant
A large ant that nests in oak trees and produces a distinctive trail pheromone odor.
Did You Know?
Columns of these ants march in conspicuous trails up and down tree trunks.