Wood White vs Savanna Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood White | Savanna Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptidea sinapis | Dorylus gribodoi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 36-48 mm wingspan | 2-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood White
A delicate, fluttery butterfly with rounded white wings and a small grey wingtip patch. It has a weak, dancing flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It was recently discovered to be a complex of three cryptic species indistinguishable by appearance alone.
Savanna Driver Ant
A subterranean driver ant of African savannas that rarely surfaces, conducting most raids through underground tunnels. Colonies may exceed 20 million workers.
Did You Know?
Their underground lifestyle means entire colonies can exist beneath a village without residents ever seeing a single ant.