Large Pale Clothes Moth vs American Slave-Maker Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Pale Clothes Moth | American Slave-Maker Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinea pallescentella | Polyergus lucidus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tineidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm body; 15-22 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Pale Clothes Moth
A pale straw-colored clothes moth that is larger than the common webbing clothes moth. Its larvae prefer coarser animal fibers and are frequently found in old birds' nests.
Did You Know?
It is more commonly associated with roof spaces and bird nests than with clothing in wardrobes.
American Slave-Maker Ant
A North American slave-making ant that conducts well-organized raids on Formica colonies. New queens infiltrate host colonies by killing the resident queen.
Did You Know?
During raids, they release propaganda pheromones that cause defending ants to flee or fight each other instead of the raiders.