Fulvus Driver Ant vs Arctic Woolly Bear Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulvus Driver Ant | Arctic Woolly Bear Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus fulvus | Gynaephora groenlandica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Dorylidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) | Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Ellesmere Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.
Arctic Woolly Bear Moth
A medium-sized moth whose caterpillar is famous for its extremely long development. Adults are gray-brown with hairy bodies. The densely hairy caterpillar is dark brown to black and curls into a tight ball when disturbed.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar can take up to 14 years to complete development, spending most of each year frozen solid and thawing for only a few weeks of feeding each summer.