Smelly Carpenter Ant vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smelly Carpenter Ant | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dolichoderus thoracicus | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smelly Carpenter Ant
A Southeast Asian dolichoderine ant that tends mealybugs inside shelters built from chewed plant material. It is a significant pest of cacao and coconut plantations.
Did You Know?
They build elaborate carton tents over mealybug colonies on crop plants, protecting their honeydew source from rain and predators.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.