Yellow Crazy Ant vs Lotis Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Crazy Ant | Lotis Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplolepis gracilipes | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
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.
Lotis Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly historically found in sphagnum bog habitats in coastal Mendocino County, California. It has not been seen since 1983.
Did You Know?
Despite extensive searches, no living individuals have been found in over 40 years.