Coxcomb Prominent Moth vs Slave-Making Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coxcomb Prominent Moth | Slave-Making Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilodon capucina | Formica sanguinea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 5-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Western Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coxcomb Prominent Moth
A variably colored prominent moth ranging from pale brown to deep chestnut. A raised crest of scales on the forewing trailing edge forms the distinctive coxcomb.
Did You Know?
Its color varies so much that dark and pale forms look like completely different species.
Slave-Making Ant
A facultative slave-making ant that raids colonies of other Formica species to steal pupae. The stolen brood hatches and works for the slave-maker colony. Workers are reddish with darker heads and can also establish independent colonies.
Did You Know?
Unlike obligate slave-makers, this species can survive without slaves, but raided colonies grow much faster.