Winter Ant vs Bright-eyed Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Ant | Bright-eyed Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prenolepis imparis | Erebia oeme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Carpathians, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Winter Ant
A small brown ant unique for being most active during cold months when other ants are dormant. Replete workers store liquid food in distended abdomens for the colony.
Did You Know?
They hold their nuptial flights in late winter or early spring, sometimes walking over snow to mate.
Bright-eyed Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet with prominent white-pupiled eyespots. It frequents damp, grassy slopes in subalpine and alpine zones.
Did You Know?
Its bright eyespots likely serve to startle predatory birds.