Scarce Umber Moth vs Hairy Panther Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Umber Moth | Hairy Panther Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriopis aurantiaria | Neoponera obscuricornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan (males) | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Umber Moth
An autumn-flying moth with warm orange-brown wings marked with darker speckles. Females are wingless and crawl up tree trunks to await males.
Did You Know?
It emerges so late in autumn that it sometimes flies in early snowfall.
Hairy Panther Ant
A medium-sized ponerine ant with dense body pubescence and a powerful sting. Workers are solitary predators that hunt on the forest floor and low vegetation. Colonies are small, with typically fewer than 100 workers nesting in rotting logs.
Did You Know?
Workers can navigate back to their nest using visual landmarks even after being experimentally displaced several meters away.