Slender Ant vs Golden Sun Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Ant | Golden Sun Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmica scabrinodis | Synemon plana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Castniidae |
| Size | 3.5-5 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Golden Sun Moth
A day-flying moth with dull grey-brown forewings and brilliant orange-gold hindwings. It is critically threatened by the loss of native grasslands.
Did You Know?
Larvae live underground feeding on grass roots for up to three years before emerging as adults that live only days.