Golden-tailed Bull Ant vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tailed Bull Ant | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmecia chrysogaster | Colias hecla |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-tailed Bull Ant
A strikingly coloured bull ant with a distinctive golden-yellow gaster and reddish-brown head and thorax. Like other Myrmecia species, it possesses a powerful sting and excellent eyesight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ants, bull ant workers hunt individually rather than cooperatively, relying on their keen vision.
Northern Clouded Yellow
A bright orange-yellow butterfly with broad dark borders on the upperwings. The underside is greenish-yellow with a prominent silver discal spot. It is a strong, fast flier over tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
This butterfly was first described from specimens collected in Greenland by early polar explorers.