Bicolored Pennant Ant vs Silver-washed Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bicolored Pennant Ant | Silver-washed Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetraponera rufonigra | Argynnis paphia |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 54-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | India, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bicolored Pennant Ant
A large, slender arboreal ant with a painful sting found across tropical Asia. Workers are bicolored with an orange head and thorax and a black gaster. They nest in hollow twigs and bamboo stems and are agile jumpers.
Did You Know?
Their sting is notoriously painful and is compared to a wasp sting, unusual for such a slender ant.
Silver-washed Fritillary
A large, fast-flying butterfly with bright orange upperwings marked with black spots and streaks. The hindwing underside has distinctive silvery-green washed streaks.
Did You Know?
Males perform a spectacular aerial courtship display, flying loops underneath the female while releasing pheromones from specialized wing scales.