Bulldog Ant vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bulldog Ant | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia gulosa | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bulldog Ant
A large aggressive ant with long mandibles and excellent vision found in Australia. It can jump and sting simultaneously, making it one of the most dangerous ants.
Did You Know?
Workers can leap up to 50 mm and have been observed using their vision to track fleeing prey.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.