Yellow Crazy Ant vs Corn Earworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Crazy Ant | Corn Earworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplolepis gracilipes | Helicoverpa zea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia | Americas |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Yellow Crazy Ant
A long-legged, fast-moving invasive ant named for its erratic running pattern. They form supercolonies with multiple queens that can devastate island ecosystems.
Did You Know?
On Christmas Island they killed millions of native red crabs, fundamentally altering the island's entire ecosystem.
Corn Earworm
A highly polyphagous moth whose caterpillars feed inside corn ears, tomato fruits, and cotton bolls. It is one of the costliest crop pests in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic, so usually only one survives per corn ear.