Camberwell Beauty vs Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Camberwell Beauty | Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphalis antiopa | Camponotus edmondi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 62-86 mm wingspan | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Camberwell Beauty
A large, velvety maroon butterfly with a broad creamy-yellow wing border and a row of blue spots. It is a rare migrant to Britain but common across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Adults hibernate through the winter and can live for over 11 months, making them one of the longest-lived butterflies.
Malagasy Edmond's Carpenter Ant
A medium-large carpenter ant with a bicolored body, typically dark head and gaster with a reddish-brown thorax. Workers are polymorphic, with major workers having disproportionately large heads.
Did You Know?
Major workers can use their oversized heads to physically block the nest entrance, acting as living doors.