Acrobat Ant vs Corsican Seed-Harvesting Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acrobat Ant | Corsican Seed-Harvesting Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster scutellaris | Messor wasmanni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Western Mediterranean (Spain, France, Corsica, North Africa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Acrobat Ant
A Mediterranean ant with a heart-shaped abdomen it raises over its thorax when alarmed. They nest in dead wood, old walls, and cork oak bark.
Did You Know?
They can raise their abdomen over their head to smear venom on attackers, earning them the name acrobat ants.
Corsican Seed-Harvesting Ant
A large dark harvester ant found in the western Mediterranean region. Major workers have broad heads for seed processing. Colonies build extensive granaries deep underground for storing seeds through the hot dry summer.
Did You Know?
They sun-dry moistened seeds at the nest entrance on warm days to prevent germination and fungal growth in their underground granaries.