Small Fan-footed Wave vs Lesser Bullet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Fan-footed Wave | Lesser Bullet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea biselata | Neoponera villosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.