Slender Ant vs Black Cutworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Ant | Black Cutworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmica scabrinodis | Agrotis ipsilon |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 3.5-5 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Indoors |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Slender Ant
A medium-sized red-brown ant with coarsely sculptured cuticle, common in grasslands across Europe. Colonies are typically monogynous with a single queen. Workers forage close to the nest in tussock grass.
Did You Know?
This species is an important host for the Dusky Large Blue butterfly in wetland habitats across Europe.
Black Cutworm
A dull brown moth whose soil-dwelling caterpillars sever young seedlings at ground level during the night. It is a cosmopolitan pest that migrates long distances.
Did You Know?
Cutworm caterpillars curl into a C-shape when disturbed, a diagnostic behavior for identifying them in soil.