Giant Bull Ant vs Imported Cabbageworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Bull Ant | Imported Cabbageworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia brevinoda | Pieris rapae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 45-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Bull Ant
Among the largest bull ants in Australia, workers can exceed 30 mm in length. They are solitary foragers with remarkably good vision, capable of tracking and pursuing prey across the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Myrmecia brevinoda is so large it can overpower and carry insects many times its own weight back to the nest.
Imported Cabbageworm
A common white butterfly whose velvety green caterpillars are among the most familiar vegetable garden pests. Adults are the small white butterflies frequently seen fluttering over gardens.
Did You Know?
Despite being called a cabbageworm, it is actually a butterfly caterpillar, not a worm or moth larva.