Geranium Bronze vs Tawny Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Geranium Bronze | Tawny Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cacyreus marshalli | Nylanderia fulva |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 18-23 mm wingspan | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Native to South Africa; invasive in Mediterranean Europe | South America, Southern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Geranium Bronze
A small dull brown butterfly with a distinctive white fringe and thin tail that has become a major pest of cultivated geraniums in Europe. Its larvae bore into geranium buds and stems.
Did You Know?
Since its accidental introduction to Majorca in 1990, it has spread across most of southern Europe.
Tawny Crazy Ant
A small reddish-brown ant that forms enormous supercolonies and is displacing fire ants in the southern United States. They are attracted to electrical equipment and often cause short circuits.
Did You Know?
They coat themselves in formic acid as an antidote after being stung by fire ants, a unique detoxification behavior.