Hawaiian Happy-face Spider vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider | Sri Lankan Relict Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theridion grallator | Aneuretus simoni |
| Order | Araneae | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Theridiidae | Aneuretidae |
| Size | 5 mm body length | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.