Golden Carpenter Ant vs Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Carpenter Ant | Lange's Metalmark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus sericeiventris | Apodemia mormo langei |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 8-18 mm | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Golden Carpenter Ant
A striking large ant with dense golden or silvery pubescence covering its gaster, giving it a metallic sheen. Workers are among the largest ants in the Neotropics. They nest in both live and dead trees in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
The dense pubescence on their body is thought to serve a thermoregulatory function similar to the Saharan silver ant.
Lange's Metalmark Butterfly
A small metalmark butterfly found only at Antioch Dunes in California. Its larvae feed exclusively on naked-stemmed buckwheat.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act in 1976.