South American Velvet Ant vs Mountain Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Velvet Ant | Mountain Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Traumatomutilla indica | Coccinella quinquepunctata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Velvet Ant
A large tropical velvet ant with striking black and orange patterns. Despite its species name, it is native to South America and not India.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'indica' was assigned in error and does not reflect its true South American distribution.
Mountain Ladybird
A five-spotted ladybird commonly found in alpine meadows and mountain pastures. It is an active predator of aphids on alpine plants.
Did You Know?
Massive aggregations of this species have been observed on mountain summits during migration.