African Acacia Ant vs Australian Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Acacia Ant | Australian Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyrmex sp. (African mimic: Tetraponera penzigi) | Calosoma schayeri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Acacia Ant
A slender ant inhabiting the swollen galls of whistling thorn acacias in East Africa. Multiple ant species compete for occupation of these trees in a well-studied ecological system.
Did You Know?
Four different ant species compete for whistling thorn acacias, with each species altering tree growth in different ways.
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.