Surinam Lanternfly vs Arctic Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surinam Lanternfly | Arctic Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fulgora surinamensis | Leptothorax acervorum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Fulgoridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Suriname, Guyana, Northern Brazil | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Canada, Alaska |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Surinam Lanternfly
A large Neotropical lanternfly with a broad head process and cryptically patterned forewings that reveal startling eyespot hindwings when threatened. The body is mottled gray-brown.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it suddenly flashes its eyespot-bearing hindwings to startle predators, a behavior known as a deimatic display.
Arctic Ant
A tiny, reddish-brown ant that forms small colonies under stones and in wood crevices in boreal and subarctic regions. Colonies are small, often containing fewer than 100 workers. It is one of the most cold-tolerant ant species.
Did You Know?
This ant can survive being frozen at temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius by producing glycerol as a natural antifreeze.