Lime-speck Pug vs Little Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lime-speck Pug | Little Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eupithecia centaureata | Wasmannia auropunctata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 19-23 mm wingspan | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central America, South America, Pacific Islands, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.
Little Fire Ant
A tiny golden-brown ant with a painful sting far out of proportion to its size. It is one of the most destructive invasive species, blinding pets and wildlife in infested areas.
Did You Know?
Queens reproduce clonally, producing daughter queens genetically identical to themselves through a unique reproductive system.