Underground Army Ant vs Glover's Silk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Underground Army Ant | Glover's Silk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Labidus coecus | Hyalophora columbia gloveri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 2-7 mm | 100-130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Western North America, Rocky Mountain region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.
Glover's Silk Moth
A large silk moth from the western Rocky Mountain region with reddish-brown wings and white crescent-shaped spots. It is closely related to the cecropia moth but adapted to arid habitats.
Did You Know?
It was originally described as a separate species but is now considered a subspecies of the Columbia silk moth.