Great Spangled Fritillary vs Smelly Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spangled Fritillary | Smelly Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria cybele | Dolichoderus thoracicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 62-88 mm wingspan | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.
Smelly Carpenter Ant
A Southeast Asian dolichoderine ant that tends mealybugs inside shelters built from chewed plant material. It is a significant pest of cacao and coconut plantations.
Did You Know?
They build elaborate carton tents over mealybug colonies on crop plants, protecting their honeydew source from rain and predators.