Sri Lankan Relict Ant vs Red-bordered Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sri Lankan Relict Ant | Red-bordered Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aneuretus simoni | Caria ino |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aneuretidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sri Lanka | South Texas through Mexico and Central America |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.