Madeiran Large White vs European Red Wood Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeiran Large White | European Red Wood Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae wollastoni | Formica rufa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 4-9 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Portugal | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
Madeiran Large White
A subspecies of the large white butterfly that was endemic to Madeira. It has not been reliably recorded since the 1970s and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Pesticide use and introduced parasitoid wasps are believed to have driven it to the brink of extinction.
European Red Wood Ant
A large mound-building ant found across European forests. Workers are reddish-brown with a darker abdomen and aggressively spray formic acid when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single wood ant colony can consume millions of pest insects per season, making them vital forest protectors.