Gnamptogenys Ant vs Madeiran Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gnamptogenys Ant | Madeiran Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnamptogenys striatula | Pieris brassicae wollastoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Brazil, Argentina | Portugal |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
Gnamptogenys Ant
A small predatory ectatomminine ant with strongly striate sculpturing covering its body. It hunts in leaf litter and rotten wood in South American forests.
Did You Know?
Colonies can reproduce by clonal reproduction, with workers producing new workers without mating.
Madeiran Large White
A subspecies of the large white butterfly that was endemic to Madeira. It has not been reliably recorded since the 1970s and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Pesticide use and introduced parasitoid wasps are believed to have driven it to the brink of extinction.