Winter Ant vs Fan-foot Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Winter Ant | Fan-foot Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prenolepis imparis | Zanclognatha tarsipennalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Fan-foot Moth
A subtle brown moth with fan-shaped palps and delicate wing markings. Found in woodland where dead leaves accumulate. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
The males have distinctive enlarged fan-shaped labial palps that give this moth its common name.