Edwards' Atlas Moth vs Wroughton's Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Edwards' Atlas Moth | Wroughton's Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attacus edwardsii | Aenictus wroughtonii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 200-260 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Himalayas, from Pakistan to Myanmar | India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Edwards' Atlas Moth
A massive Himalayan silk moth rivaling the atlas moth in size, with rich brown wings and large translucent fenestrae. It inhabits high-altitude forests across the Himalayas.
Did You Know?
Attacus edwardsii was once considered the largest moth in the world before accurate measurements confirmed the atlas moth's slightly greater wing area.
Wroughton's Army Ant
A small reddish-brown army ant that conducts well-organized raids on termite mounds in tropical Asia. Workers are monomorphic and completely blind. Colonies are nomadic, regularly shifting their bivouac sites.
Did You Know?
Their queens are dichthadiiform, meaning they are permanently wingless with a massively swollen abdomen devoted to egg production.