Black Imported Fire Ant vs Orange Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Imported Fire Ant | Orange Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis richteri | Colias eurytheme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Southeastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Imported Fire Ant
A dark-colored fire ant native to South America that has established populations in the southeastern United States. They build large earthen mounds in open areas.
Did You Know?
They frequently hybridize with the red imported fire ant in overlapping ranges, producing hybrid populations.
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.