Orange Sulphur vs African Velvet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | African Velvet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Dasylabris maura |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Mutillidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North Africa, Southern Europe, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.
African Velvet Ant
A large black and white velvet ant found across North Africa and the Mediterranean. Females are densely covered in silvery-white hair patches on a black body.
Did You Know?
Its contrasting black and white pattern serves as a warning signal to predators about its extremely painful sting.