Holly Blue vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Holly Blue | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celastrina argiolus | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Holly Blue
Pale silvery-blue butterfly with small black dots on the underside. Alternates between holly and ivy as host plants between spring and summer broods.
Did You Know?
Population numbers cycle dramatically every few years due to a parasitic wasp that tracks its abundance.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.