Red Velvet Ant vs African Migrant Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Velvet Ant | African Migrant Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasymutilla magnifica | Catopsilia florella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Velvet Ant
A large, brilliantly red-haired velvet ant found in the arid regions of the American Southwest. Females are wingless and run rapidly across open ground.
Did You Know?
Its exoskeleton is so tough that entomological pins often bend when researchers attempt to mount specimens.
African Migrant Butterfly
A large white to greenish-yellow pierid butterfly that undertakes massive migrations across Africa. Males are white while females are often greenish.
Did You Know?
Migrating swarms can be so dense they have been reported to delay trains and cause traffic accidents.