Black Jungle Queen vs European Red Wood Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Jungle Queen | European Red Wood Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stichophthalma howqua | Formica rufa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 4-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand) and southern China | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Black Jungle Queen
A large, powerful butterfly with dark brown to black upper wings and elaborately patterned undersides featuring ocelli and intricate brown and cream marbling. It flies in the early morning.
Did You Know?
It is crepuscular, flying only during dawn and dusk, and spends the heat of the day resting motionless in the dark forest understory.
European Red Wood Ant
A large mound-building ant found across European forests. Workers are reddish-brown with a darker abdomen and aggressively spray formic acid when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single wood ant colony can consume millions of pest insects per season, making them vital forest protectors.