Beautiful Yellow Underwing vs Small Black Ant
Anarta myrtilli compared with Lasius niger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Formicidae |
| Genus | Anarta | Lasius |
| Species | Anarta myrtilli | Lasius niger |
Evolutionary Relationship
Beautiful Yellow Underwing and Small Black Ant share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
LC — Least ConcernSmall Black Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beautiful Yellow Underwing | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Small Black Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).
Beautiful Yellow Underwing
The Beautiful Yellow Underwing (Anarta myrtilli) is a species in the genus Anarta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Small Black Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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