Acrobat Ant vs Teratembiid Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acrobat Ant | Teratembiid Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crematogaster scutellaris | Teratembia geniculata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Teratembiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Teratembiid Web Spinner
A small web spinner found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has distinctively bent hind femora used for navigating silk tunnels.
Did You Know?
The bent knees of this web spinner act as anchors allowing it to brace inside its silk tunnels when threatened.