Helena Brown Butterfly vs Hooked Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helena Brown Butterfly | Hooked Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tisiphone helena | Eciton hamatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 3-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Helena Brown Butterfly
A dark brown butterfly with orange-ringed eyespots found in shaded forest environments. It has a weak, bobbing flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few Australian butterflies that prefers deep shade over sunny open areas.
Hooked Army Ant
A column-raiding army ant that forms narrow trails rather than broad swarm fronts. It specializes in raiding the nests of other social insects, particularly wasps and ants.
Did You Know?
Unlike the broad raids of Eciton burchellii, this species sends targeted column raids directly to specific prey nests.