Acrobat Ant vs Legionary Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acrobat Ant | Legionary Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster scutellaris | Neivamyrmex nigrescens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| 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.
Legionary Ant
The most common army ant species in the United States, conducting nocturnal column raids on other ant nests. Workers are small and reddish-brown with reduced eyes.
Did You Know?
They are rarely seen because they raid almost exclusively at night and spend most of their time underground.