Indian Fritillary vs Malagasy Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Fritillary | Malagasy Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argyreus hyperbius | Tetramorium kelleri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Fritillary
Orange wings with rounded black spots; females have darker forewings with white patches. Females mimic the toxic Danaus chrysippus.
Did You Know?
Female-limited Batesian mimicry protects them while males retain the ancestral orange pattern.
Malagasy Rover Ant
A small, dark brown ant with rugose sculpture on the head and thorax. It is part of a massive endemic radiation of Tetramorium in Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Madagascar harbors 113 endemic Tetramorium species, one of the most spectacular ant radiations on any island.