Longhorn Crazy Ant vs Figure of Eight Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Longhorn Crazy Ant | Figure of Eight Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paratrechina longicornis | Diloba caeruleocephala |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.